Josh Embry Contributing Writer jembry3@murraystate.edu The Murray State women’s basketball team was not able to overcome its poor shooting and lack of rebounding, losing 86-56 to Belmont on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the CFSB Center. The Racers dropped their fifth game in a row and slip to 8-10 overall and 1-6 in OVC play. The Read More
Josh Embry Contributing Writer jembry3@murraystate.edu Murray State women’s basketball suffered losses at the hands of UT Martin and SEMO, extending its losing streak to four games and leaving them without its first OVC road win. UT Martin Trailing by as many as 35 points in the third quarter, the Murray State women’s basketball team was Read More
Josh Embry Contributing Writer jembry3@murraystate.edu Murray State women’s basketball opened up conference play during Christmas break, going 1-3 against the likes of UT Martin, SEMO, Jacksonville State and Tennessee Tech UT Martin In the first game of the new year, a 31-point first quarter proved too much for the Murray State women’s basketball team which Read More
Josh Embry Contributing Writer jembry3@murraystate.edu The Murray State women’s basketball team got back into the win column on Saturday after a dominant 93-60 win over Cumberland University at the CFSB Center. After having a short break off for Christmas to regroup following two consecutive losses, the Racers charged out of the gate with a strong Read More
Nick Kendall Staff Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu While the Murray State women’s basketball program took a step forward last season, it will face the tough challenge of replacing its top- two scorers from a season ago with a young squad. Now a redshirt senior, former Racer forward Evelyn Adebayo transferred to play for perennial college basketball powerhouse Read More
Nick Kendall Staff Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu In the second year of Head Coach Rechelle Turner’s tenure, Murray State women’s basketball shocked the conference last season and hope to build on that with a young team this season. Last Season vs. This Season The Racers were expected to finish last in the OVC preseason poll last year, Read More
Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu With the help of senior forward Cekeya Mack and junior forward Laci Hawthorne’s double-double performances, Murray State women’s basketball defeated Georgetown College 83-36. The Racers got things going with a hot start from Hawthorne out of the gates. Hawthorne got the starting nod in her first game with Murray State Read More
Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Murray State basketball season has arrived. With the first steps on the hardwood for college basketball a week away media, players and coaches met in Evansville, Indiana, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, for OVC Media Day. Between the morning and afternoon sessions, OVC Commissioner Beth DeBauche spoke to those in attendance Read More