Sports

March Madness 2022 Photos: San Francisco Falls To Murray State

Murray State Racers overtook the San Francisco Dons 92-87 in overtime in the first round of the NCAA tournament Thursday night.

David Allen, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
|
Murray State players celebrate as San Francisco forward Josh Kunen (10) walks off the court at the end of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 18, 2022, in Indianapolis.
Murray State players celebrate as San Francisco forward Josh Kunen (10) walks off the court at the end of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 18, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The NCAA championship tournament is well underway as the first round of games is quickly coming to a close. Thursday night in Indianapolis, Murray State edged out San Francisco 92-87, extending the Racers' winning streak to 21 games.

Murray State's KJ Williams was the true star of the night, scoring 6 of his 18 points in overtime. Check out photos of all the best plays from the game below:

San Francisco forward Patrick Tape, right, tries to steal the ball from Murray State forward KJ Williams (0) during the second half of the game. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
San Francisco guard Jamaree Bouyea celebrates after making a 3-point basket during the second half of the game. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
San Francisco guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) shoots over Murray State guard Trae Hannibal (2) during the second half of the game. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
San Francisco forward Patrick Tape (11) blocks a shot by Murray State guard Trae Hannibal (2) during the first half of the game. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Murray State guard Trae Hannibal catches a pass ahead of San Francisco guard Julian Rishwain, left. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Murray State guard Justice Hill (14) fights for a loose ball with San Francisco guard Khalil Shabazz, left. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Murray State head coach Matt McMahon directs his team during the first half of the game. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
San Francisco guard Khalil Shabazz reacts after being called for a foul during the first half of the game.. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Murray State forward Nicholas McMullen (32) drives to the basket between San Francisco center Volodymyr Markovetskyy, left, and guard Julian Rishwain (2) during the first half of the game. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Murray State guard Justice Hill (14) is fouled by San Francisco center Volodymyr Markovetskyy, left, during the first half of the game. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Murray State guard DaQuan Smith, center, drives to the basket ahead of San Francisco guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) during the first half of the game. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

The Associated Press contributed to this post.

Find out what's happening in San Franciscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from San Francisco