Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu Game one Murray State volleyball dropped its match against the University of Las Vegas Rebels in four sets 25-19, 25-19, 25-19 and 25-14. The Rebels out-hit the Racers in the match, scoring 47 kills to the Racers’ 42. Junior outside hitter Rachel Giustino and senior outside hitter Dacia Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu Murray State escaped Lexington, Kentucky with its pride intact and a big paycheck despite suffering a 48-10 loss. “Obviously we came up here for one purpose, and that was to win,” Head Coach Mitch Stewart said. “That’s what you do as a coach and as a team. They Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu When 13-year athletic director Allen Ward resigned his position on July 13 to accept a job at Abilene Christian University, it took the campus community by surprise. But for all the shock Ward’s departure evoked, it was the announcement of his replacement that took the social media world Read More
Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer rjaco@murraystate.edu Murray State’s football team will look to rebound from an 0-2 season start when it meets in-state opponent UK on Saturday. This week, the Racers will look to use what they learned against the University Central Arkansas in hopes of knocking off a resurgent UK team. Murray State Read More
Story by Keith Jaco rjaco@murraystate.edu Staff writer Murray State’s men’s golf team placed first in the MSU Invitational on Tuesday afternoon at Miller Memorial Golf Course in Murray, Kentucky. The Racers captured back-to-back wins after leaving victorious from this event just one year ago. The Racers played three rounds between Monday and Tuesday, scoring Read More
Story by Keith Jaco rjaco@murraystate.edu Staff writer Sports Illustrated released its preview of possible 2019 NBA draftees last week, with names like Keldon Johnson, Bol Bol and even Murray State’s own Ja Morant headlining the list. The article cited Morant as a draft riser this year in a weaker class of 2019 point guards. This Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin bsandlin1@murraystate.edu Sports Editor It was a torrential downpour of rainfall and touchdowns Saturday night in Conway, Arkansas at the expense of Murray State. Though Murray State seemed primed for a competitive affair after a fast start, it was ultimately Central Arkansas who would control the remainder of the game to seal Read More
Story by Keith Jaco rjaco@murraystate.edu Staff writer Last season, Central Arkansas got off to a hot start against the Racers, putting up 31 first-half points while Murray State managed to score just one field goal. This year, the Racers will look to contain the Bear’s offense and jumpstart their own in hopes of avenging their Read More