Story by Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor Opening tonight’s game with a dunk was junior guard Damarcus Croaker. Setting the precedence for the rest of the game, the Racers opened with strength and power winning against the Southern Illinois Edwardsville Cougars, 70-54. “Tonight usually in the locker room I don’t usually single out guys,” said Head Read More
Story by Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor and Mark McFarland, Assistant Sports Editor MEN Five Murray State basketball players put up double digit points in Friday’s game against the University of Evansville, but it wasn’t enough to beat the 7-1 Purple Aces. The Racers lost in overtime efforts, 85-81. Junior guard, Justin Seymour started the game Read More
(VIDEO) – With the men’s basketball team aiming for a deep run into the postseason next spring, Head Coach Steve Prohm breaks down the strengths and challenges for the Racers heading into the season. You can find out more about the OVC’s preseason No. 1 Racers on Friday in The Murray State News’ basketball special Read More
Murray State lost its first conference game of the season Saturday afternoon as the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars erased the Racers’ 37-32 halftime lead en route to a 67-60 victory. The Racers’ offense went dry in the second half, shooting 33 percent from the field, including 2-12 from 3-point range. SIUE, on the other Read More
Despite trailing for the majority of the game Thursday night, a 3-point shot from freshman Cameron Payne with 21 seconds left to play lifted the Racers over Eastern Illinois 70-66 and into sole possession of first place in the OVC. Payne struggled through most of the first half, committing five turnovers while scoring only two Read More
The men’s basketball team remains perfect in the OVC. A 77-64 victory at Eastern Kentucky moved the Racers to 3-0 in conference play, and 8-7 overall. The win marked the first road victory of the season so far for the Racers, and it ties their longest win streak of three games. Senior guard Dexter Fields Read More
Prior to the start of the season, Southeast Missouri State and Murray State were picked as co-favorites to win the western division of the OVC. The Racers made a statement Thursday night, defeating the Redhawks 85-72 in the first of two regular-season matchups between the two teams. The victory moves Murray State to 6-7 on Read More
A fast start was not enough for the Racers Sunday afternoon in a 72-51 loss on the road against the Dayton Flyers, dropping Murray State to 5-7 on the season. Junior forward Jonathan Fairell scored the Racers’ first six points in the game, giving Murray State a 6-2 advantage less than four minutes into the Read More