CHICAGO (Interstat) — Halli Poock scored 38 points as Murray State edged Illinois-Chicago 78-76 in a women’s college basketball game Thursday night at UIC Pavilion.

The Racers led by three after the first quarter but the Flames rallied to tie it at 37 by halftime. The game remained tight throughout the second half. Poock, who also had four assists, sealed the win by making three free throws with one second remaining in the fourth quarter.

Julia Coleman led Illinois-Chicago with 32 points. Jessica Carrothers added 27 points and 10 assists for the Flames.

No. 28-3 Murray State, which also got 13 points from Haven Ford, visits Valparaiso on Saturday. Illinois-Chicago fell to 14-16 and hosts Belmont next.