Murray State hosts Belmont after AJ Ferguson scored 22 points in Murray State's 74-64 win over the Southern Illinois Salukis. The Racers are 5-3 on their home court. Murray State is fourth in the MVC at limiting opponent scoring,

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) AJ Ferguson's 22 points helped Murray State defeat Southern Illinois 74-64 on Wednesday night. Ferguson also added eight rebounds for the Racers (11-9, 5-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Nick Ellington scored 14 points and added seven rebounds and three blocks.

Percentages: FG .491, FT .739. 3-Point Goals: 5-18, .278 (Applewhite 1-1, Milton 1-1, Ferguson 1-4, Morgan 1-4, Wood 1-5, Harcum 0-3). Team Rebounds: 5. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 4 (Ellington 3, Ferguson). Turnovers: 7 (Ferguson 4, Ellington 3). Steals: 5 (Milton 2, Wood 2, Ellington). Technical Fouls: None. Percentages: FG .426, FT .714.

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