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Racer Football Falls Late To Tennessee Tech
It was a battle of containment from the jump as the Racers entered conference play against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Saturday at Roy Stewart Stadium. The stadium was filled with navy and gold as Family Weekend attendees cheered despite an overcast kickoff and an on-and-off mist of rain.
Racers defeat Austin Peay State at Homecoming
Story by Mark McFarland, Staff writer Murray State came out strong and avenged last year’s loss to Austin Peay State in Saturday’s homecoming game 34-18. After the Govenors deferred possession to the second half the Racers were able to start the game with a momentum shifting 61-yard kickoff return that set the fast paced offense Read More
Stewart: Racers must relax
Story by Mallory Tucker, Staff writer It’s a work in progress. That’s what Head Coach Mitch Stewart said about the football team after a 27-10 loss to Southeast Missouri State Oct. 3 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Stewart made quick work of that game’s film and discovered exactly what progress needed to be made during the week before Read More
Racers open conference play against Tennessee Tech
It was a battle of containment from the jump as the Racers entered conference play against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Saturday at Roy Stewart Stadium. The stadium was filled with navy and gold as Family Weekend attendees cheered despite an overcast kickoff and an on-and-off mist of rain. The Golden Eagles were on the board Read More
The News’ Athlete of the Week: Landon Stratton
Landon Stratton was chosen for our Athlete of the Week for his 40 yard plus advantage and punting the ball five times against Western Michigan University for an average of 46.6 yards totaling 233 yards. 1. How long have you been playing your sport and why did it interest you to begin with? “I started Read More
Racers open OVC play against TTU
Story by Mallory Tucker, Staff writer Coming off back-to-back road losses to FBS opponents, the Racers are ready to kick off their conference campaign against Tennessee Tech at 6 p.m. Saturday at Roy Stewart Stadium. “It sure is good to watch some film with some OVC ball on it,” Head Coach Mitch Stewart said. “Get out of Read More