MURRAY, Ky. (Interstat) — The Murray State Racers, fresh off a season-opening win, will host the struggling Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils in a non-conference men’s basketball game on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the CFSB Center.

Murray State (1-0) opened its campaign with an 85-77 victory over Omaha on Monday. The Racers’ offense was led by a strong backcourt performance, with Javon Jackson scoring 24 points and Layne Taylor adding 12 points and six assists.

They will face a Mississippi Valley State team (0-1) looking to rebound from a difficult start. The Delta Devils were defeated 106-55 by UAB in their opener on Monday. Michael James provided a bright spot in the loss, pouring in 25 points.

The game marks the beginning of a challenging road stretch for Mississippi Valley State, which will travel to Hawaii and Utah Tech next week. Murray State will hit the road for a matchup at SMU on Tuesday.

Tipoff is set for Friday night in Murray.