Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu After a dominating offensive performance in its season opener, Murray State men’s basketball seemed to have a rim on the basket while Middle Tennessee State University thrived in the second half en route to a 78-61 loss. The Racers got off to a solid start, trading buckets with the Blue Raiders Read More
Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu With the season two weeks away, Murray State men’s and women’s basketball have finalized their schedules. Men’s basketball The Racers schedule doesn’t look exactly as expected as the season approaches the Nov. 25 start date, but that’s to be expected with the pandemic affecting traveling and scheduling as a whole. Head Read More
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Former Murray State basketball star Ja Morant continues to give back to the Racer Nation with the donation of a brand new recovery room for Racers to enjoy. The NBA Rookie of the Year teamed up with Hyperice, a recovery and performance technology brand, to design the recovery room, which Read More
Simon Elfrink Contributing Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu BustingBrackets named three Murray State basketball coaches on the top 10 list of Ohio Valley Conference Coaches of the 21st century. 20 years into the 2000s, BustingBrackets decided two Murray State coaches, Mick Cronin and Steve Prohm, were top five material. The two retired coaches placed fourth and fifth on Read More
Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu The journey toward three straight OVC Championships and trips to the NCAA Tournament began on Monday, Sept. 30, as Murray State men’s basketball held its first official practice. “Real excited about our first official full week of practice coming up,” Head Coach Matt McMahon said. “[I’ve] been real pleased with Read More
Nick Kendall Staff Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu From highlight dunks to touchdown passes, former Murray State forward Brion Sanchious has made a smooth transition to football from basketball. Sanchious played his first four years in the post for the Racers basketball team. He is now a wide receiver and tight end for the football team. The Pompano Read More
Story by Ava Chuppe Contributing writer am.chuppe@gmail.com On Nov. 25-27, the Murray State men’s basketball team will compete in the Gulf Coast Showcase in Estero, Florida at Hertz Arena. In an eight-team field, the Racers will play three games in three days during the week of Thanksgiving, beginning with a game against the La Salle Read More
Story by Brianna Hunter Contributing writer briannahunter5@gmail.com With Murray State Athletics offseason in full swing, multiple sports have announced summer camp dates for kids of all ages. Head football coach Mitch Stewart announced three different camps that will be taking place this summer. The first Friday Night Lights camp is open to rising freshmen through Read More