"Murray State has a +405 scoring differential, topping opponents by 12.3 points per game. It is putting up 86.0 points per game to rank fifth in college basketball and is giving up 73.7 per outing to rank 334th in college basketball."
"The Racers' leading scorer, Halli Poock, ranks 11th in the country averaging 22.2 points per game."
"Evansville is being outscored by 7.1 points per game, with a -241 scoring differential overall. It puts up 68.2 points per game (136th in college basketball), and allows 75.3 per contest (347th in college basketball)."
Murray State and Evansville compete in the MVC tournament championship game, with the winner securing an automatic NCAA Tournament spot. Murray State enters as the dominant No. 1 seed with a 30-3 record, boasting a +405 scoring differential and averaging 86.0 points per game, fifth nationally. Led by Halli Poock (22.2 PPG, 11th nationally), the Racers defeated Northern Iowa 72-59 in their semifinal. Evansville, the No. 10 seed at 10-24, recently upset Illinois State 75-70, led by Camryn Runner's 24 points. Despite the upset, Evansville struggles defensively and offensively, ranking 136th in scoring and 347th in defense. Murray State is predicted to win 86-66.
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