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Murray State defeats Akron 115-100

Murray State scored a school-record 68 points in the second half and had seven players reach double figures in a 115-100 win over Akron, setting a record with 18 three-pointers.

  • On Saturday, Murray State Racers defeated Akron 115-100 at the Jack Jones Classic, setting a school record with 18 three-point baskets.
  • Hot perimeter shooting powered the result as Murray State entered top 5 nationally in three-point percentage at over 43 percent, with seven players in double-figure scoring.
  • Leading 47-42 at halftime, the Racers erupted for a school-record 68 points in the second half and sealed the game with a 15-6 run fueled by Layne Taylor's three straight triples.
  • The Racers have won four-straight and lead by as many as 23 points before facing Drake Thursday .
  • The win came against reigning MAC champion Akron, whose Tavari Johnson scored 28 points as the Zips shot 39 percent at the Jack Jones Classic.
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Murray State defeats Akron 115-100

Led by Layne Taylor's 23 points, the Murray State Racers defeated the Akron Zips 115-100. The MAC and MVC rivals met out west in the Jack Jones Classic quadrupleheader hosted by UNLV.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
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