Western 64, Murray State 55 (7:48 2nd half)

After a basket by Murry State, Slaughter knocks down another three-pointer to push Western’s advantage to nine points.

Slaughter now has 18 points and nine assists, Pettigrew has 18 points and seven rebounds, and Evans has 12 points.

The Tops have 18 assists on 27 baskets with just seven turnovers.