PADUCAH, Ky. -- Murray State softball advanced to the quarterfinal round of the MVC Tournament with a dominant 10-2 win over UIC on Wednesday.

The opening round win marked the first MVC Tournament win in school history for the Racers, who are in their second year in the conference.

Murray State advances to face Southern Illinois in the quarterfinals at 10 a.m. on Thursday in Normal, Illinois.