About the Billikens ? After a strong start to the season on the boards, SLU has been outrebounded by an average of nine over the last four games. ... Although he missed most of the SIUC game with illness, guard Davell Roby has been more effective offensively the last two games, making seven of 11 shots, including four of six 3-pointers. ... Leading scorer Javon Bess has taken only 11 shots in the last two games and averaged 11.5 points.
About the Racers ? Murray State is 14th in the country in shooting accuracy at 51.2 percent, and the Racers make 78 percent of their free throws. ... Guard Jonathan Stark was named the Ohio Valley Conference preseason player of the year. He is averaging 15.3 points and leads the team in 3-pointers. ... Murray State has a five-game winning streak. ... The Racers are off to the best start under coach Matt McMahon and best for the program since starting 9-1 in 2012.
About the Racers ? Murray State is 14th in the country in shooting accuracy at 51.2 percent, and the Racers make 78 percent of their free throws. ... Guard Jonathan Stark was named the Ohio Valley Conference preseason player of the year. He is averaging 15.3 points and leads the team in 3-pointers. ... Murray State has a five-game winning streak. ... The Racers are off to the best start under coach Matt McMahon and best for the program since starting 9-1 in 2012.
