Murray State Rolls Past Evansville to Repeat as MVC Champion, Clinch NCAA Berth

Overview

• The Racers improved to 31-3 and extended their winning streak to 15 under ninth-year coach Rechelle Turner.
• Shamecce Currie-Jelks delivered 12 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists with three blocks as Murray State controlled the paint.
• Murray State opened with a 13-0 run and led 46-27 at halftime, fueled by 3-point shooting that included four makes from Haven Ford.
• Evansville reached the final as a No. 10 seed with wins over UIC, a quarterfinal upset of No. 2 Belmont, and a 75-70 overtime semifinal over No. 3 Illinois State.
• The Purple Aces finished 10-25, with Camryn Runner limited to 12 points in the final as Mireia Mustaros paced them with 16 off the bench.