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Homecoming makes a comeback

Raleigh Hightower Contributing Writer rhightower@murraystate.edu Despite all the challenges COVID-19 has brought to campus, Homecoming will return in person this semester. The first Homecoming Parade was held in November of 1941. Since then, Homecoming has been an important Murray State tradition. Last fall, however, Homecoming plans were forced to be modified because of the COVID-19 Read More

Murray State picked to win OVC in the fall

Jakob Milani Sports Editor jmilani@murraystate.edu With school back in session for the fall semester, football season is just around the corner for the Racers. After a strong preseason full of conference recognition and player awards, the Racers find themselves with a lot to prove in the Fall 2021 season. Following their surprising 5-2 finish to Read More

Hood, 13 players honored in end-of-the-year awards

Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu After a 5-2 finish to the shortened regular season, the Murray State football team took home many end-of-the-year honors, with 13 players being selected to All-OVC teams. Two Racers were voted to the All-OVC Newcomer team. Junior defensive lineman Ethan Edmundson finished the season with 26 total tackles, five tackles-for-loss Read More

Football’s perfection ends against Austin Peay

Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu After a slow first half, the Murray State football team failed to out-duel the Austin Peay Governors in an exciting second half, losing 34-31. The Racers dropped their fourth straight game against their rivals despite taking the Governors down to the final few seconds of the game. The Racers started Read More

Football takes win over EIU to start 5-0

Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu A 28-0 run in the second half sealed the deal as the Murray State football team defeated the Eastern Illinois Panthers 41-27. After going down 27-13 in the third quarter, the Racers scored 28 unanswered points to get their fourth comeback win of the season. The Panthers received the football Read More

Racers defeat Tennessee Tech, start 3-0

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor selfrink@murraystate.edu The Racers’ hot start to the unprecedented 2021 season continued in a 36-31 win over Tennessee Tech University on Sunday, March 14.  Murray State Head Coach Dean Hood spoke postgame about how big the win was for the Racers.  “Just really, really blessed to get a win,” Hood said. “Tennessee Read More

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