Murray State Women's Basketball Clinches MVC Title with Blowout Win

Racers rout Indiana State 115-67 to secure at least a share of the conference championship

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Murray State women's basketball team made a statement on Thursday night, dismantling Indiana State 115-67 at the CFSB Center to clinch at least a share of the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title for the second consecutive year. Halli Poock led the Racers with 27 points, while Haven Ford, Keslyn Secrist, and Sharnecce Currie-Jelks also had strong performances.

Why it matters

This victory continues Murray State's dominance in the MVC, as they have now won at least a share of the regular-season title in back-to-back seasons. The Racers' high-powered offense and stifling defense have made them one of the top mid-major programs in the country.

The details

Murray State wasted little time taking control of the game, leading 27-18 after the first quarter and pushing the margin to 17 by halftime. The Racers then completely broke the game open in the third quarter, outscoring Indiana State 39-12 while shooting an incredible 80% from the floor. For the game, Murray State shot 56% from the field and knocked down 13 three-pointers.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
  • Murray State clinched at least a share of the MVC title with the victory.

The players

Halli Poock

Led Murray State with 27 points on 10-of-18 shooting.

Haven Ford

Contributed 21 points and 7 rebounds, including her 500th career rebound.

Sharnecce Currie-Jelks

Finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds for her program-record 21st double-double of the season.

Braxcynn Baker

Came off the bench to score 17 points, including four three-pointers, during Murray State's dominant third quarter.

Clemisha Prackett

Led Indiana State with 21 points and 18 rebounds in the losing effort.

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What’s next

Murray State will have a chance to claim the MVC title outright when they host Evansville in their regular-season home finale on Saturday. The program will also honor senior Briley Pena during a pregame Senior Day ceremony before tipoff.

The takeaway

Murray State's dominant performance against Indiana State showcases the Racers' status as one of the top mid-major programs in the country. Their high-powered offense and stifling defense have led them to back-to-back MVC regular-season titles, and they will look to cap off their impressive season by claiming the conference championship outright on Saturday.