Preview of Sunday’s Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Game MURRAY, Ky. (Interstat) — A high-powered rematch awaits in the Missouri Valley Conference on Sunday as the Belmont Bruins visit the Murray State Racers at CFSB Center. The Bruins (23-4, 14-2 MVC), riding a six-game winning streak, bring the league’s top record to western Kentucky. They are anchored by star guard Tyler Lundblade, who is averaging 21.4 points in his last five games. Lundblade torched the Racers for 27 points in the first meeting this season and is coming off a 31-point performance in Thursday’s 91-86 win over Northern Iowa. Murray State (19-8, 10-6) seeks redemption and a resume-boosting victory after a 103-86 loss at Belmont on Jan. 31. The Racers have been inconsistent, following a 29-point home loss to Northern Iowa on Feb. 9 with a narrow 74-72 road win at Indiana State on Thursday. Guard Javon Jackson, who scored 22 points with six assists in that win, is key for the Racers’ backcourt. Belmont’s offense, averaging 86.2 points in its last five games, presents a major challenge. Beyond Lundblade, Sam Orme (15 points vs. Northern Iowa) and Brigham Rogers provide balance. The Bruins have won 10 of their last 11. Murray State will counter with its own backcourt strength. Alongside Jackson, Roman Domon (20 points vs. Indiana State) and post presence Fredrick King, who had five blocks in the last outing, are critical. The Racers are 12-2 at home this season. This matchup carries significant weight for MVC tournament seeding. A Belmont win would solidify its hold on first place, while a Murray State victory would bolster its position and avenge its most lopsided conference loss. The game is scheduled for a 3 p.m. EST tip-off on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026.