| Game 19 (3 p.m. CT) | Bradley at Murray State |
| CFSB Center | Capacity: 8,600 |
| Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | Murray, Ky. |
| Murray State Racers | 10-8 (4-3 MVC) |
| Head Coach | Steve Prohm |
| Alma Mater | Alabama (1997) |
| Murray State Record | 143-72 (7th Season) |
| Career Record | 240-167 (13th Season) |
| MVC Record | 24-23 |
| Prohm vs Bradley | 2-2 |
| Bradley Braves | 15-3 (6-1 MVC) |
| Head Coach | Brian Wardle |
| Alma Mater | Marquette (2001) |
| BU Record | 171-140 (10th Season) |
| Career Record | 240-167 (15th Season) |
| MVC Record | 91-83 |
| Wardle vs MSU | 2-2 |
| Radio – Froggy 103.7 FM | Jeff Bidwell & Kenny Roth |
| ESPN+ | Drayton Charlton-Perrin & Rob Cross |
Game Day Thematic Elements
- 2024-25 marks the centennial celebration of collegiate basketball at Murray State & the third year within the Missouri Valley Conference.
- The Racers return to the CFSB Center to compete against the top-ranked Bradley Braves, beginning their two-match series this season.
- In their initial two seasons in The Valley, both teams have won twice on their respective home courts.
- The Racers are coming off a disappointing double-overtime defeat against UIC in Chicago on Wednesday, with a score of 97-93, ending their three-game winning streak.
- The rebounding statistics serve as an important indicator of the Racers’ potential to secure victories, even though they did not meet expectations at UIC.
- For just the second instance this season, the Racers lost a game despite leading in rebounds.
- MSU has an 8-2 record against NCAA D-I opponents (including a loss to Illinois State) when they win the rebound statistic, and a 1-6 record when they do not.
- This weekend honors the 42nd class of the MSU Hall of Fame.
- Recognition for the inductees will take place at halftime during the Bradley game, following a Friday evening dinner.
- The 2024 class includes: Daniel Calhoun (Baseball, 2006-09), Becca Lamb (Volleyball, 2007-10), Coach Velvet Milkman (Women’s Golf, 1993-22), Miyah Watford (Women’s Soccer, 2017-19), Quincy Williams (Football, 2014-18), and Jack Wolf (Football, 1967-71). Ja Morant (MBB, 2017-19) was honored last summer at Racer Hoopalooza.