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The Valparaiso Beacons (10-6, 3-2 MVC) will look to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the Murray State Racers (9-7, 3-2 MVC) on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at CFSB Center. The contest airs at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Murray State vs. Valparaiso
- Game day: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Game time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Murray State 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.6 | 101 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.9 | 277 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 28.9 | 338 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 28.3 | 48 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.3 | 161 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.4 | 150 |
Valparaiso 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.2 | 222 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.8 | 301 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 33.5 | 142 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.5 | 144 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10 | 50 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.4 | 225 |
Murray State vs. Valparaiso Stat Insights
Points
- The Racers are averaging 75.2 points, only 1.4 more than the 73.8 the Beacons allow.
- Murray State is 4-4 when putting more than 73.8 points on the board.
- Valparaiso has a 7-2 record when conceding less than 75.2 points.
- The Beacons score 12 more points per game (80.7) than the Racers allow (68.7).
- When putting up more than 68.7 points, Valparaiso is 10-3.
- Murray State is 9-3 when it allows fewer than 80.7 points.
- The Racers have 104 more points than their opponents this season (6.5 per game), and the Beacons have 110 more than their opponents (6.9 per game).
Shooting
- The Racers shoot 46.6% from the field, only 0.8% higher than the Beacons concede defensively.
- In games when Murray State shoots better than 45.8% from the field, it is 8-1 overall.
- Valparaiso is 7-0 straight up when shooting higher than 44.9% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Racers pull down 28.9 rebounds per game, 4.6 fewer than the Beacons.
- Valparaiso is 4-1 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Murray State is 1-7 when falling short on the boards.
- The Racers average 7.3 offensive boards, 2.5 fewer than the Beacons.
- The Beacons are 6-4 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Racers are 5-3 when they fall short there.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. Murray State has an average rebounding margin of +0.5999999999999979, and Valparaiso is at +3.
Murray State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2025 | UIC | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Bradley | Home |
| 1/22/2025 | Southern Illinois | Away |
Valparaiso Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2025 | Belmont | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | UIC | Home |
| 1/22/2025 | Drake | Away |