"Murray State is outscoring opponents by 7.2 points per game with a +179 scoring differential overall. It puts up 86.3 points per game (18th in college basketball) and allows 79.1 per outing (309th in college basketball). The Racers are averaging 86.3 points, 26.3 more than the Panthers give up. Murray State knocks down 4.2 more threes per game than the opposition, 9.8 (46th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 5.6."
"The Northern Iowa Panthers (15-9, 7-6 MVC) hope to end a four-game road losing streak when they visit the Murray State Racers (18-7, 10-4 MVC) on February 9, 2026. In its most recent game, Murray State defeated Southern Illinois on Friday, 91-81. Its high scorer was Fredrick King with 17 points. In its previous game, Northern Iowa beat Bradley on Friday, 61-49. Its top scorer was Ben Schwieger with 15 points."
Murray State and Northern Iowa meet Monday, February 9, 2026, at CFSB Center with tip scheduled for 10 p.m. ET and live coverage on CBS Sports Network; tickets are available through Vivid Seats. Murray State (18-7, 10-4) averages 86.3 points per game with a +179 scoring differential and a strong three-point attack, though its last 10-game offensive average has dipped to 83.1. Northern Iowa (15-9, 7-6) seeks to end a four-game road losing streak after beating Bradley; the Panthers post a +166 differential, score 66.9 points per game and lead the nation by allowing just 60 points per contest.
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