Author name: Blake Sandlin

Racers off to best conference start since 2013

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer rjaco@murraystate.edu Murray State football won a back-and-forth battle with the Eastern Illinois on Saturday night with a 48-41 victory. The Racers entered Charleston riding a one game win streak after defeating UT Martin 45-38 at home last weekend. Head Coach Mitch Stewart praised the Panthers’ effort and fight post-game. Read More

Racers on a roll

Story by Maggiann Ackerman Contributing writer mackerman@murraystate.edu Murray State’s volleyball team remained undefeated in Racer Arena after sweeping Eastern Illinois University 25-20, 25-10, and 25-22. The Racers came out confident and ready for a fight.  A massive change in momentum took place after Murray State freshmen middle blocker Kolby McClelland put down a crucial block, Read More

Racers down Cougars for second-straight win

Story by Maggiann Ackerman Contributing writer mackerman@murraystate.edu Murray State volleyball shutout Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville to add another win to the books 25-18, 25-22, and 25-14. Before the Racers ended up pulling away from the SIUE Cougars, the first match was a close one, going point-for-point to tie the game at 12. Things took a turn Read More

Anderson steers Racers to first win

Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu It took a last-second field goal for Murray State to steal its first conference win at UT Martin last season, but when the two met Saturday night the Racers needed no such heroism. The Racers struck on their first drive and never looked back, as they went on Read More

Women’s basketball holds opening day practice

Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer gjohnson17@murraystate.edu The Murray State women’s basketball team held its first official practice of the 2018-19 season on Wednesday, Sept. 26. “I’m really excited and blessed to be able to start the second season,” Head Coach Rechelle Turner, said. “It’s our first recruiting class, so that’s always exciting.” Turner’s first Read More

Softball takes field in fall opener

Story by Maggiann Ackerman Contributing writer mackerman@murraystate.edu When Murray State’s softball team returns to the diamond this Friday, Sept. 26 against John A. Logan, fans should expect to see several new faces. The unfamiliar faces consist of freshmen Madison Culver, Grace Vaughn, Jensen Striegel, Abby Shoulders, Lindsey Carroll, Hannah James, Carly St. George, Sophie Bingham, Read More

Martin visits for family weekend

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer rjaco@murraystate.edu With many lessons learned against the University of Kentucky in week three, Murray State looks to kick off OVC play with a home win against UT Martin on Saturday. Murray State will host family weekend Sept. 28-29, with the home football game capping off the festivities Saturday night Read More

Tweets of the week 9/25/18

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer rjaco@murraystate.edu Murray State basketball guard Tevin Brown, a freshman from Fairhope, Alabama, has a few words for those who doubt the Racers heading into the 2018-19 season. Many websites and blogs are posting their season projections, and with this comes the chance for teams like Murray State to prove Read More

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