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Murray State Women's Basketball Season Ends in NCAA Tournament
Racers fall to Maryland in first round despite record-setting campaign
Mar. 23, 2026 at 1:06am
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The Murray State women's basketball team saw its historic season come to an end on Friday, as the Racers fell to Maryland 99-67 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Senior Halli Poock led Murray State with 27 points, while Haven Ford and Keslyn Secrist each added 17 points. Secrist also reached the 1,000-point milestone for her career in the losing effort. Despite the defeat, the Racers finished the season with a program-record 31 wins and claimed back-to-back Missouri Valley Conference championships.
Why it matters
Murray State's women's basketball team put together one of the best seasons in program history, setting a new school record for wins and cementing their legacy as one of the finest teams to ever represent the university. Though their NCAA Tournament run was cut short, the Racers' accomplishments this year will be remembered fondly by their fans and the community.
The details
In the first-round matchup against Maryland, the Racers were unable to overcome the Terrapins' size and depth. Maryland dominated the paint, outscoring Murray State 52-38 and capitalizing on 24 offensive rebounds to generate 33 second-chance points. The Racers did show their competitive spirit, erupting for 24 points in the third quarter, but it wasn't enough to overcome Maryland's advantages.
- The NCAA Tournament first-round game took place on Friday, March 22, 2026.
The players
Halli Poock
A senior on the Murray State women's basketball team who led all scorers with 27 points in the NCAA Tournament loss to Maryland.
Haven Ford
A player for the Murray State women's basketball team who scored 17 points in the NCAA Tournament game against Maryland.
Keslyn Secrist
A player for the Murray State women's basketball team who scored 17 points and reached the 1,000-point milestone for her career in the NCAA Tournament loss to Maryland.
Maryland
The opponent that defeated Murray State 99-67 in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
The takeaway
Despite the disappointing end to their season, the 2025-26 Murray State women's basketball team will be remembered as one of the best in program history. Their record-setting 31-win campaign and back-to-back conference championships cemented their legacy and provided the community with a thrilling season to celebrate.
