University Heights trailed by as many as 27 in the second quarter and fell at Murray 89-77. The Blazers got 36 points from KJ Crump including six three pointers. DJ Quarles added 14 and Will Bryan pitched in 11. UHA is back in action Friday night meeting John Hardin at the Marshall County Hoopfest at 10 pm.
In other Boys scores: Russellville downed Greenbrier, TN 57-45, Todd Central drubbed Hopkins Central 62-43 and Graves County routed Livingston Central 62-25.
Two of the top five teams preseason in the 2nd Region face off to open the season as Christian County welcomes Henderson County to Lyle Dunbar Gym. Tipoff is at 7:30, with the First Financial Bank pregame show at 7:15 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP and whopam.com.
Other games have Hopkinsville opening the season against Kenwood, TN in Tiger Gym, Caldwell County entertains Lyon County, Dawson Springs hosts Christian Fellowship, Logan County welcomes Muhlenberg County, Madisonville entertains Bowling Green, Greenwood hosts Owensboro Catholic, South Warren welcomes Allen County Scottsville, Warren Central entertains Wayne County and Hopkins Central visits Webster County.