wave3.com-Louisville News, Weather & Sports#12 Murray State stays perfect with 66-60 win at Morehead

MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) - Isaiah Canaan scored 20 points and undefeated No. 12 Murray State beat Morehead State 66-60 on Wednesday night to in its toughest Ohio Valley Conference challenge so far.

Murray State (19-0, 7-0) trailed by nine with just under 13 minutes to play before rallying behind Canaan and Donte Poole, who added 15 points, to remain one of two unbeaten teams in men's Division I basketball along with No. 1 Syracuse.

Drew Kelly scored 20 points for Morehead State (9-11, 3-4). The Eagles led 46-37 after a basket by Milton Chavis, but the Racers rallied, using a 10-0 run to take the lead against the defending OVC tournament champions.

Murray State joined Cleveland State as the only two teams in Division I with eight road wins this season.

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