Back to the Kentucky Wildcats Newsfeed

Murray State vs. San Francisco: Live updates from the Racers' NCAA basketball opener

The Murray State men's basketball team opens NCAA Tournament play Thursday in Indianapolis. The Racers (30-2) are seeking to win their opening game in consecutive tournament appearances, having upset Marquette in the 2019 tournament.

You can follow along here for live updates and breaking news during Thursday's game.

Who does Murray State play in the NCAA Tournament?

The Racers will face 10th-seeded San Francisco. The Dons (24-9) and Racers have similar NCAA profiles. Murray State is ranked No. 21 in the NCAA NET Rankings, San Francisco No. 22. The Racers are No. 27 at college basketball analytics site KenPom.