Story by Adam Redfern Staff writer aredfern@murraystate.edu The Murray State men’s and women’s cross country teams participated in the OVC championship this weekend, with the women finishing 8th and the men finishing 9th. Seniors Rebekah Priddy and Ida Mutai led the women’s team as they finished 21st and 37th. Priddy’s time of 18:26.9 was also Read More
Story by Gage Johnson Senior Writer gjohnson17@murraystate.edu The Murray State women’s basketball team hit the hardwood for its first action of the season in an exhibition game against Lindsey Wilson College. Here are five takeaways from the Racers 72-51 victory over the Blue Raiders heading into their first regular season game. Nerves: The Racers boast Read More
Keith Jaco Staff writer rjaco@murraystate.edu The Murray State Racers’ football team sits alone atop the OVC after its dominant performance over Eastern Kentucky University last Saturday, Oct. 20. The Racers will welcome Jacksonville State University for their homecoming game this Saturday, Oct. 27. JSU is coming off its first OVC loss since 2013. Head Read More
Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer rjaco@murraystate.edu After a dismal start to the 2018 season, the Murray State Racer football team sits alone atop the OVC with a perfect record in conference play. Murray State’s turnaround has been a team effort with help coming from the offense, defense and special teams. Head Coach Mitch Stewart Read More
Story by Keith Jaco Staff Writer rjaco@murraystate.edu Murray State football extended its win streak to four games on Saturday, Oct. 20 as it defeated Eastern Kentucky University 34-6 at Roy Kidd Stadium. The Racers sit alone atop the OVC following their win over EKU and Jacksonville State’s loss to Southeast Missouri State on Saturday. Head Read More
Story by Magiann Ackerman Contributing writer mackerman@murraystate.edu Murray State volleyball continued its winning streak after taking Jacksonville State University to five games 18-25, 25-22, 25-13, 23-25 and 15-10. At the beginning of the first set both teams were neck-and-neck with the score tied at 6. A shift was conducted after Jacksonville State sophomore setter Lexie Read More
Story by Maggiann Ackerman Contributing writer mackerman@murraystate.edu Racer volleyball remained undefeated in Racer Arena following a 3-0 sweep over Tennessee Tech 25-15, 25-15 and 25-8. In the first set of the game Murray State came out strong, taking a 6-1 lead over the Eagles thanks to prominent hits by Murray State senior middle blocker Dacia Read More
Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer gjohnson17@murraystate.edu “We knew we needed winners,” she said. “Winning is a habit. It’s not something you just do. You have to prepare and do whatever it takes to win, and then sustain that level of play.” That was the mindset Murray State women’s basketball Head Coach Rechelle Turner had Read More