Story by Blake Sandlin Interim Editor-in-Chief bsandlin1@murraystate.edu The NCAA Tournament will once again feature the Murray State Racers for the second straight year. Murray State concluded the OVC Tournament the same way it did last season, by overcoming a halftime deficit to Belmont to claim a 77-65 win and clinch its 17th OVC Championship in Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Interim Editor-In-Chief bsandlin1@murraystate.edu With 23 seconds remaining in Friday’s OVC Tournament semi-final in Evansville, Indiana, the fate of Murray State’s season hung in the balance. The Racers were down 74-73 to 3-seed Jacksonville State after senior forward Christian Cunningham converted a late-game layup. When the ball was tossed in bounds, every Read More
Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer rjaco@murraystate.edu Each season, OVC head coaches and sports information directors vote on year-end awards for various categories including Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, First and Second teams, and All-Newcomers (freshmen or transfers). Murray State men’s and women’s basketball players each received numerous OVC postseason awards Read More
Blake Sandlin Interim Editor-In-Chief bsandlin1@murraystate.edu You don’t have to be a basketball savant to notice Murray State men’s basketball’s uniquely upbeat, high-flying offense that has wreaked havoc across the OVC this season. Half personnel, half philosophy, Murray State’s offense has flourished this season under Head Coach Matt McMahon’s stewardship. The Racers are ranked No. 2 Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Sophomore guard Ja Morant’s success has not only brought attention to Murray State men’s basketball, but has also helped the University financially. Since Morant joined the team in 2017, the University has seen an increase in ticket sales, publicity and overall economic gain. Shawn Touney, director of communication, said the Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Interim Editor-In-Chief bsandlin1@murraystate.edu Murray State concluded its regular season the same way it did last season: with an Austin Peay win to clinch the OVC regular season championship. The Racers topped the Governors 94-83 to win a share of the OVC regular season title alongside Belmont, who beat out Southeast Missouri Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Interim Editor-in-Chief bsandlin1@murraystate.edu There are two sides to Ja Morant’s turbulent, yet providential story. There’s the side the world is seeing – the acrobatic highlight dunks, the outlandish ball control and breathtaking court vision, the breakneck speed and athleticism. The side of a guy who’s averaging 24.3 ppg and 10.2 apg, Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu Murray State capped off a two-game road trip in emphatic fashion by throttling one of the OVC’s most potent offenses Saturday night. Eastern Kentucky was no match for the Murray State team that showed up in Richmond, Kentucky. The Racers weren’t intimidated by the 5,640 opposing fans that Read More