Briefly: The men’s basketball team (2-3) played in a true edge-of-your-seat thriller Monday night, losing a close battle with the 5-1 Murray State Racers, participants in last year’s NCAA Tournament.
After leading at half-time, the Bisons kept it close until the closing minutes, with the game eventually falling in Murray State’s favor 88-79.
Sophomore Malcom Smith had 22 points for the Bisons, and Junior Khion Sankey secured 12 rebounds and six assists.
On Friday night, the men’s team will play the 3-2 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in Allen Arena at 6:30p.m. Next Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. will complete this year’s Battle of the Boulevard series at Belmont.
The Bisons will host UT Martin next Saturday at 6:30 p.m, and will play at Rupp Arena against the no. 8 Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Dec. 15. Road games against Austin Peay and Memphis will take place over the break, with conference play beginning in Jacksonville against North Florida on Dec. 31.