Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu After a tough road loss to the University of Tennessee, Murray State men’s basketball returned to the CFSB Center and demolished Brescia University 114-48. The Racers led 3-0 before junior guard Ricky Shuford threw down a thunderous dunk, silencing cheers from the crowd. After that dunk, though, it was all Read More
Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu After opening its regular season with a blowout win over Southern University, Murray State men’s basketball will hit the road to take on the SEC’s own University of Tennessee, followed by a home matchup against Brescia University to wrap up the week. Murray State The Racers are coming off a Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor Junior guard Byron Hawkins didn’t waste any time making his mark on the court en route to the Racer basketball team’s 118-61 season-opening victory over Brescia University. Hawkins, in his first game as a Racer after sitting out last year due to NCAA transfer regulations, scored 28 points Read More
Story by Bryan Edwards, Sports Editor Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor It’s the first game back in “The Bank” since Feb. 18, in which Murray State’s men’s basketball team will look to overcome an underwhelming year with their first test against Brescia University. SCOUTING BRESCIA The Bearcats, an NAIA school, enter the CFSB Read More
The home opener for the men’s basketball team proved successful as the Racers won 97-69 over the Brescia Bearcats Tuesday. The win marks the 24th consecutive victory on opening night. Several players also scored career highs, making it a night for the record books. Early buckets from freshman Cameron Payne, senior Dexter Fields and junior Read More
The Racer men’s quest for a fourth consecutive OVC championship began Friday night as the 2012-13 season tipped off at the CFSB Center against the Brescia Bearcats from Owensboro, Ky. With a starting lineup of guards Isaiah Canaan, Dexter Fields and Stacy Wilson alongside forwards Brandon Garrett and Ed Daniel, the Racers got out to Read More