Story by Nigel Walton Contributing writer nwalton1@murraystate.edu The Murray State football team’s season ended almost three months ago, but its coaching staff has engineered an innovative new way to keep players competitive in the meantime. The competition, called Derby Days, was the creation of Head Coach Mitch Stewart and conditioning coach John Clay, who came Read More
Story by Adam Redfern Staff writer aredfern@murraystate.edu Racer softball is looking to rebound in 2019 after finishing next to last in the OVC with an overall record of 16-36 (6-16) last year. Murray State is picked to finish ninth in the OVC preseason polls after a lackluster performance last year. After having its worst season Read More
Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer rjaco@murraystate.edu Murray State Racer basketball returns to the CFSB Center this weekend to await visits from the Eastern Illinois Panthers and the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cougars. Looking back The Racers enter the week following a 1-1 record over the weekend against Jacksonville State and Tennessee Tech. Sophomore guard Ja Read More
Story by Keenan Hall Staff writer khall16@murraystate.edu For the fourth consecutive year, Murray State rifle brought home the OVC crown at Jacksonville State with a 4685 aggregate. The Racers seized their 14th OVC title this weekend, and sixth under Head Coach Alan Lollar. Senior Barbara Schläpfer shot a match-high 590 in smallbore and 594 in Read More
Story by Nigel Walton Contributing writer nwalton1@murraystate.edu Murray State football’s coaching staff has been hard at work since the 2018 season ended last November, compiling a class of four transfer talents poised to make an impact next season. Head Coach Mitch Stewart and company have landed three transfers from FBS programs and one junior college Read More
Story by Adam Redfern Staff writer aredfern@murraystate.edu For the first time in Head Coach Jorge Caetano’s coaching tenure, Murray State’s women’s tennis team was picked to finish first in the OVC, alongside Austin Peay. After a season where the Racers finished 14-8 overall and 8-1 in the conference, Murray State will be seeking to build Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu A record-breaking, sell-out crowd of 8,969 spectators packed the CFSB Center Thursday night for the OVC’s premier rivalry, but ultimately left disappointed. Belmont’s men’s basketball team tied what was previously an 8-7 all-time series lead by the Racers over the Bruins by cementing a dominant 79-66 win. Entrenched Read More
Story by Keenan Hall Staff writer khall16@murraystate.edu Looking to carry momentum over from the fall, Murray State rifle outscored Jacksonville State 4689-4647 in their first spring match on Saturday, Jan. 19. The Racers dominated the Gamecocks, seizing four of the top five individual aggregate scores. Senior Barbara Schläpfer led all shooters finishing first in smallbore Read More