ESPN Men's Basketball

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Isaiah Canaan scored 15 points and Murray State outscored Tennessee Tech by 14 points in the second half en route to a 47-39 victory in an Ohio Valley Conference game on Thursday.

Ed Daniel contributed 10 points and 10 rebounds for Murray State (15-4, 6-1), which has won four games in a row.

Jud Dillard had 12 points and five rebounds, and Dennis Ogbe contributed 10 points and six rebounds for Tennessee Tech (7-12, 1-6). The Golden Eagles have lost three in a row and eight of nine.

The Racers shot 34 percent from the field (16 of 47) to 25.5 percent for the Golden Eagles (13 of 51).

Trailing 26-20 at halftime, Murray State tied it at 32-all on Daniel's two free throws with 10:01 left.

Brandon Garrett's three-point play gave Murray State a 41-34 lead with 5:50 remaining, enough of a cushion to claim the victory.