MURRAY STATE (OKLA.) (Interstat) — The Murray State (Okla.) Aggies used a potent first-half offensive display to defeat the Ranger Rangers 89-71 in a men’s junior college basketball game Wednesday. The Aggies scored 49 points in the opening quarter and never trailed, led by Haki Muhammad II’s game-high 23 points.

Murray State shot 44.6% from the floor and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 21 of 27 attempts. The Aggies’ defense forced 15 steals. The win improves Murray State to 6-3, while Ranger falls to 3-6.