Murray State opened its 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a 94-64 win over Tennessee State Monday, Nov. 2, in Sioux Falls, according to Murray State University Athletics. The Racers led 46-35 at halftime and outscored Tennessee State 48-29 in the second half, the announcement said.
The announcement reported that Murray State built its lead with an 18-4 run midway through the second half and shot 67% after halftime, finishing at 52% overall. Five Racers scored in double figures, led by Roman Domon with 22 points; Kaden Magwood had 15, Talis Soulhac and Brayden Shorter scored 13 apiece, and Brigham Rogers added 10, according to the university.
Murray State’s defense held Tennessee State to 21% shooting in the second half, and the Racers scored 26 points off turnovers and 50 in the paint, the announcement said.
The Racers are scheduled to host Northwestern State at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the reimagined CFSB Center, according to Murray State Athletics. The announcement said a public ribbon cutting is planned for 5 p.m. outside Gate B, gates will open at 5:30 p.m., the first 5,000 fans will receive T-shirts, and a Ready Go Dog Show performance is planned for halftime. A limited number of reserved seats and $5 general admission tickets remain, the university said.
