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The Murray State Racers ran down the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Saturdays 72-63 at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. The Racers (6-7) broke a two-game slip at home and improved to 3-5 in the Ohio Valley Conference. MSU continues a four-game home score with games against Tennessee State and Belmont (January 28-30). Tevin Brown scored 22 points on six baskets with three points in the season, while MSU got 15 points and nine rebounds from KJ Williams. Dionte Bostick threw nine assists to the MSU attack. Leading 33-26 at the half, the Racers quickly moved to a double-digit lead when Bostick scored on a TTU turn-over for a 37-26 lead with 18:13 over. Brown and Ja’Queze Kirby hit back-to-back threes to take their biggest lead of the game at 2:28 PM on free throws from Chico Carter, Jr. Tech came as close as eight points with 3:10 over, but Brown finished the game with his sixth 3-pointer of the game with 2:48 left. The Racers produced more than a few good statistical trends. They made only seven turnovers and had 21 assists for their 25 field goals. MSU recovered from a bad night at the free-throw line against Jacksonville State by making 11 of 15 for 73 percent. MSU hit 11 threes after scoring 13 against JSU on Thursday. Game Notes Tevin Brown hit six 3-point baskets for his top match this season. Brown’s career-high is nine, equalizing him to the MSU record when he did it at UT Martin (10/1/19). The last time Brown hit six in a game was at home against Cumberland (12-28-19). Brown was 8 of 25 in the two games this week for 32 percent. Brown added 11 assists, eight rebounds and six steals for the Racers this week. After scoring 29 runs in Austin Peay on Thursday, Jr. Clay from TTU hit the racers’ defense on Saturday and MSU was able to slow him down, especially in the first half. Clay started the game 0-for-6 from the field and had only two points 1-for-7 from the field in the first 20 minutes. Clay, an All-OVC performer, scored 13 points in the second half. MSU freshman Dionte Bostick continues to impress from the point guard position. Tonight he played 25 minutes with six points, nine assists and only one turnover. In two games this week, Bostick scored eight points, 15 assists, with just three turnovers in 36 minutes on the floor. The Racers will continue their four-game home standings next week when Tennessee State and Belmont visit the CFSB Center (January 28-30). The Racers are 31-6 all-time at home against TSU and have won the last five since their last defeat in 2012. That game is famous in MSU history, as the Racers were the last unbeaten team in the 2011-12 season. 23. -0 when the Tigers entered Murray and won. The Racers have hosted Belmont at the CFSB Center five times since the Bruins joined the OVC in 2013 and won three. Check GoRacers.com for the latest information on the basketball roster. Men’s roster Women’s roster