Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Murray State failed to acquire its first road win of the season Thursday night against UT Martin, as the Racers’ inability to protect the ball was their downfall. Murray State jumped out to a quick 9-7 lead, shooting 60 percent from the field at the under-16 media timeout. Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu The much anticipated pairing of the OVC’s premier scorers in Murray State sophomore guard Ja Morant and Eastern Kentucky senior forward Nick Mayo didn’t disappoint at The Bank Saturday night. While Mayo emerged as the victor in the scoring column, it was the Racers who got the job Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu It seems premature, but we’ve finally reached the first major checkpoint for any college basketball program with the conclusion of non-conference play. For Murray State’s men’s basketball team, reaching that milestone with a 9-2 mark means there’s plenty to be excited about, but as Head Coach Matt McMahon Read More
Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer gjohnson17@murraystate.edu With holidays come and gone, tough non-conference contests played and money games completed, it can mean only one thing: It’s OVC basketball time. Murray State women’s basketball replicated its 2017-2018 non-conference start by going 4-7 to start the season. While the record may not show it, the program, Read More
Story by Gage Johnson Senior Writer gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Despite a career performance from junior forward Evelyn Adebayo, the Racers were unable to stop the high-powered No. 10 Tennessee women’s basketball team offensive capabilities. The Racers headed to “The House That Summit Built” Friday to wrap up non-conference play, while looking to win their first road game Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Sports editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu A second-half shooting clinic by No. 7 Auburn University helped the Tigers survive a near upset from Murray State on Saturday, Dec. 22. Despite digging a hole early in the first half, the Racers found themselves in a favorable position at halftime trailing 38-35. However, with a three-point Read More
Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer gjohnson17@murraystate.edu In spite of a spectacular performance from junior forward Evelyn Adebayo, Murray State’s women’s basketball team couldn’t quite slay the No. 17 University of Kentucky Wildcats. The Racers came charging out of the gates, looking to go toe-to-toe with the Wildcats. After one quarter of play Murray State Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu When the clock sat at 13 seconds with Murray State’s men’s basketball team knotted at 64 with the University of Evansville Tuesday night, everyone knew who was getting the ball. That didn’t stop the inevitable from happening. Sophomore guard Ja Morant caught a pass from senior guard Shaq Read More