CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Interstat) — The Murray State Racers, coming off a high-scoring victory, will face the Illinois Fighting Illini in a nonconference women’s basketball game Tuesday at State Farm Center.

Murray State (3-1) enters on a high note after a 96-88 home win over Saint Louis on Saturday. The Racers’ offense was powered by a dominant performance from Sharnecce Currie-Jelks, who posted 28 points and 10 rebounds. Halli Poock also scored 28 points and added four assists. The win helped the team rebound from its only loss, a 91-60 defeat at South Dakota State on Nov. 11.

Illinois (2-1) looks to bounce back after a narrow 64-59 road loss to Oregon State last Friday. Berry Wallace led the Fighting Illini with 24 points and six rebounds in the contest. Illinois opened its season with convincing home wins over Southeast Missouri State and Illinois State.

The game will be the first meeting between the programs. It is part of a two-game homestand for Illinois before a road test at Florida State on Sunday. Murray State will return home to host UAB on Saturday.