COL BKB: Murray State 87, Austin Peay 75

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Isaiah Canaan drained 7-of-8 shots from long range en route to 35 points Saturday, fueling No. 18 Murray State's 87-75 win over Austin Peay.

The Racers (16-0, 4-0 OVC) emerged with a win with help from Ed Daniel, who pumped in 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.

Donte Poole added 13 points as Murray State shot a sizzling 54.5 percent from the field.

The Governors (3-13, 0-3) dropped a fourth straight despite Josh Terry's 16 points.

Also reaching double figures for Austin Peay were Melvin Baker (14 points and seven rebounds) and Jerome Clyburn (11 points).