Nick Ellington scores 15 to guide Murray State to 58-47 victory over Valparaiso

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Nick Ellington scored 15 points as Murray State beat Valparaiso 58-47 on Saturday.

Ellington also had eight rebounds for the Racers (10-7, 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Terence Harcum had 11 points.

Cooper Schwieger led the way for the Beacons (10-7, 3-3) with 12 points, seven rebounds and five blocks. Darius DeAveiro added 11 points.

Murray State took the lead with 6:56 to go in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 26-21 at halftime, with Ellington racking up 11 points. Harcum scored all of his points in the second half for Murray State.

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