Illinois State defeated Murray State by a score of 61-59 in a game played at Murray State on January 30, 2024. Murray State had an offensive rating of 103.7 compared to an offensive rating of 107.2 for Illinois State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 56.9, which is 19% slower than the NCAA average.
Murray State's offensive rating in this game was 2% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 6% worse than average. The pace of the game was 15% slower than the adjusted season average for Murray State. Meanwhile, Illinois State's offensive rating in this game was 6% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 2% worse than average. The pace of the game was 16% slower than the adjusted season average for Illinois State.
Currently, Murray State is ranked #194 with their offense ranked #125 and defense ranked #258 while Illinois State is ranked #166 with an offense ranked #247 and a defense ranked #130. Murray State is currently 11-20 while Illinois State is 14-17. Murray State has a strength of schedule ranked #108 while Illinois State's schedule is ranked #131.