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Saint Peter's Hassan Drame (14) dunks during the second half of a college basketball game against Murray State in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Saint Peter's is 3rd 15 seed in Sweet 16, beats Murray State

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 19, 2022 11:10 PM EDT

Saint Peter's Jaylen Murray (32) looks to shoot against Murray State's DaQuan Smith (1) during the first half of a college basketball game in the second round of the NCAA tournament, Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Saint Peter's Peacocks at Murray State Racers 3/19/2022

Mar. 19, 2022 09:34 PM EDT

UCLA players, including guard Tyger Campbell (10) celebrate they beat Akron in a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Portland, Ore. UCLA won 57-53. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)
East Preview: Defending champ Baylor vs blue-blood Tar Heels

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 18, 2022 07:23 PM EDT

Murray State forward KJ Williams (0) shoots over San Francisco forward Patrick Tape (11) during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rays at Red Sox 3/18/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 10:22 PM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen celebrates after the team's victory over Abilene Christian in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of Western Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Williams ready to help Murray State deliver in March again

By Steve Megargee Mar. 17, 2022 05:16 AM EDT

FILE -Marquette head coach Shaka Smart reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Milwaukee. First-year Marquette coach Shaka Smart is back in Texas, going into this NCAA Tournament without any underlying questions or pressure about his future. That is much different than last March, when Smart was still coaching the instate Longhorns. Only about a week after their third consecutive first-round NCAA loss, he left to take a new job in his home state of Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
East Preview: Smart back in Texas without future questions

By Stephen Hawkins Mar. 16, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, right, blocks a shot by Purdue guard Jaden Ivey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
NCAA Tournament features dynamic guards, backcourt wizards

By Larry Lage Mar. 16, 2022 04:53 AM EDT

Murray State's Tevin Brown calls out to teammates during an NCAA college basketball game against Morehead State for the championship of the Ohio Valley Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Evansville, Ind. (AP Photo/Edward Marlowe)
No. 22 Murray State beats Morehead State to win OVC tourney

Mar. 05, 2022 11:11 PM EST

No. 22 Murray State advances to OVC title game

Mar. 04, 2022 10:31 PM EST
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — KJ Williams had 29 points and 10 rebounds and No. 22 Murray State advanced to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship, beating...

Murray State's DJ Burns (55) celebrates a 70-68 victory as Southeast Missouri State head coach Brad Korn, right, stand on the sideline following an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
No. 19 Murray State rallies to preserve perfect OVC season

Feb. 26, 2022 08:06 PM EST

Murray State's KJ Williams (0) heads to the basket as Southeast Missouri State's Nana Akenten (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Murray State Racers at Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 2/26/2022

Feb. 26, 2022 06:10 PM EST

Murray State guard Trae Hannibal (2) battles Belmont guard Will Richard (4) for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Murray, Ky., Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 19 Murray St tops Belmont for OVC regular-season title

Feb. 24, 2022 11:35 PM EST

Tennessee-Martin forward Chris Nix (5) is defended by Murray State forward Nicholas McMullen (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Martin, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
No. 21 Murray St gets past UT Martin for 16th win in row

By Jarod Hamilton Feb. 19, 2022 07:11 PM EST

Murray State guard Trae Hannibal (2) goes in for a layup past Austin Peay guard Alec Woodard (22) and forward Cameron Copeland (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Murray, Ky., Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 21 Murray St. tops Austin Peay for 15th straight victory

Feb. 17, 2022 09:32 PM EST

Austin Peay guard Tariq Silver (55) drives against Murray State guard Tevin Brown (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Murray, Ky., Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Austin Peay Governors at Murray State Racers 2/17/2022

Feb. 17, 2022 07:52 PM EST

Murray State guard KJ Willams (0) drives down court on a steal from Morehead State forward LJ Bryan, Jr (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morehead, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/John Flavell)
Brown, Williams rally No. 23 Murray St past Morehead St

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 12, 2022 06:58 PM EST

Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives past Georgia guard Aaron Cook (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 23 Murray State set to play with 1st ranking since 2015

By Aaron Beard Feb. 08, 2022 02:07 AM EST

Murray St. downs Morehead St. in OVC 1st-place showdown

Jan. 29, 2022 07:51 PM EST
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — KJ Williams scored 21 points and Justice Hill scored 19 and Murray State beat Morehead State 77-66 on Saturday for the top spot in the Ohio Valley...

Williams, Hill lead Murray State past Tennessee Tech 80-75

Jan. 27, 2022 09:34 PM EST
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — KJ Williams and Justice Hill scored 20 points apiece as Murray State extended its winning streak to nine games with an 80-75 victory over...

Williams' 33 sends streaking Murray St. past UT Martin

Jan. 22, 2022 10:23 PM EST
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — KJ Williams scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Murray State beat UT Martin 74-66 on Saturday to remain perfect in Ohio...