Murray State secured a 79-66 victory over UT Arlington on Tuesday night, highlighted by an impressive performance from AJ Ferguson, who netted 21 points for the Racers.
Ferguson was not only pivotal offensively but also contributed significantly on defense with eight rebounds.
Nick Ellington provided support with 14 points, showcasing accuracy with 6 of 10 shooting from the floor, while also adding five rebounds to his stat line, including making 2 of 5 attempts from the free-throw line.
Kylen Milton also made a notable impact, scoring 13 points with a shooting performance that included 5 of 9 from the field and a 2 for 6 record from beyond the arc, though he struggled at the charity stripe, making just 1 of 4 free throws.
For UT Arlington, Lance Ware emerged as a standout player, leading his team with 26 points along with nine rebounds, demonstrating his presence on both ends of the court with two steals and three blocks.
Raysean Seamster contributed a solid 11 points, while Darius Burford rounded out the scoring for the Mavericks with 10 points and nine rebounds.
Overall, the Racers improved to a 4-2 record with this win, while the Mavericks fell to 2-4 on the season.