Few players return from a women’s basketball team that posted a 16-13 record and made a trip to Nashville, Tenn., as an 8-seed in the OVC Tournament. This year features a new team and a fresh start for Head Coach Rob Cross. “We have a lot of question marks right now because we just don’t Read More
The men’s and women’s basketball programs got to see where they are predicted to finish for their 2013-2014 seasons, which tip off in a few weeks. At the OVC’s Media Day Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn., men’s basketball was selected as a co-favorite in the West Division, and the women’s team was selected fourth. It was Read More
A long season full of ups and downs finished Saturday with a second consecutive home loss for the men’s basketball team. Despite the adversity which has plagued the team since well before the season started, the task facing the Racers remains quite simple: win two games and advance to the NCAA Tournament, or lose and Read More
Stepping onto the court of the CSFB Center, joined by their families with roses in hand, it was the final night the Murray State seniors would play at home in uniform. Guards Mariah Robinson and Tessa Elkins and forwards Kyra Watson and Jessica Holder were honored Saturday for their contributions to the program, as it Read More
In addition to losing the winningest class in school history, Murray State Athletics will also lose another figure at home football and basketball games. Paul Radke, who has been the voice of women’s basketball for 27 seasons, men’s for 24 and football for 20 seasons, will retire this year. “Sometimes in every person’s life, you Read More
The No. 8 seed Murray State basketball team ended its tournament journey early in a 62-51 loss against Eastern Kentucky Wednesday night. Led by senior guard Mariah Robinson with 23 points and 11 rebounds, the Racers put up a strong fight in the first half. “They’re a solid defensive team,” Head Coach Rob Cross said. Read More
The Murray State men’s and women’s basketball teams were well represented Tuesday as the Ohio Valley Conference announced its 2012-13 season awards. Senior guard Isaiah Canaan was named Co-Player of the Year, sharing the award with Belmont’s Ian Clark. Canaan averaged 21.6 points and 36.2 minutes per game, leading the conference in both categories. He Read More
The most successful senior class in program history wasn’t able to write a story book ending on senior night, Saturday, against Southeast Missouri. As Racer fans said goodbye to Isaiah Canaan, Ed Daniel and four other seniors, they watched Murray State fall for the fourth and final time at home this season, dropping the contest Read More