Murray State vs. EIU Men 2nd Half

Second half underway! Murray looking to overcome sloppy 1st start, shooting just 25% from the field goal

18:29
Tony Easley with another dunk! This time an and-1 which he swishes. 26-23 MSU.

Overheard from EIU huddle: "We have to be so hungry we have to get every ball!"

13:43
BJ Jenkins hits a layup, gives his team the lead for now at 32-30. Wait, Cissee for EIU just scored. 32 all! EIU hanging in there staying strong.

11:09
Isaac Miles hits a 3 pointer from the sideline. Brings Murray to within 1, 36-35. But, EIU answers right back. Of course they do! 38-35 EIU.

Loud Murray Chants of DEFENSE, DEFENSE works as team steals ball back at 9:54 mark!

9:10
Isaiah Cannan ties game back up at 39. Then Murray has a huge steal and Pool is fouled on his layup. 41-39 MSU. I think this crowd is giving them some momentum!

7:35
All tied up at 41 kids!

6:10
Huge offensive foul on Hollowell, his third. Gives MSU ball back up 3. And they get their own offensive rebound. 46-43. EIU doesn't need Hollowell in foul trouble! EIU coach calls TIME OUT

5:20
EIU's Hollowell sinks 2 foul shots, steal ball back but called on loose ball foul. 48-45 EIU. Uh oh, foul on Hollowell, his 4th.

EIU coach rubbing his eyes in front of me on the scores table couched down. Looks stressed! I wonder why?

4:44
Tyler Laser with the 2, team only down 49-47.

2:56
Murray basket called off for goaltending. EIU has ball back down 54-49.

1:44
Laser steals ball, Grander takes a shot EIU doesn't really want. Murray gets ball back, still down 5

But EIU still alive, Laser gets quick jumper with 1 minute remaining in game. MSU 54 EIU 51. He's got 8 points tonight.

EIU triple teaming Murray down low, force the TO, ball in Lasers hands. Coach screaming got to go! 12 seconds left. Laser's shot blocked, Cissse attempts quick shot right in front of basket but denied and ball thrown to Murray on its own end. Jenkins hits 1st free throw, keeps Murray up 55-51 with 5 seconds remaining.

Thats it folks! Large Murray crowd going nuts. Headed to tourney final. Final score 55-51. Both teams played tough.