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Rifle ranks second

Story by Alec Mullins, Contributing writer With the 2015 portion of their schedule finished, the Murray State Rifle team stands at second overall in the NCAA. Starting the season ranked sixth, the Racers climbed the ladder of rankings with the help of some record breaking performances and consistency. Opening the season with a wide 4,676-4,508 win over Read More

Soccer defeated by Ole Miss

Story by Mark McFarland, Assistant Sports Editor The Racers came up short against the Ole Miss Rebels as they lost 1-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. Ole Miss started out the game with a bang as they were able to score in the second minute of the game, when Gretchen Harknett, Read More

Switching track: Q & A with Allen Ward

Director of Athletics Allen Ward answered questions via email for The Murray State News‘ article, “Switching track.” His Q & A with The News is provided below. KR: I have spoken to former track and field athlete Kiara Austin about when she initially decided she wanted to walk at her May 2016 graduation rather than compete in Read More

Rifle practices with NCAA in mind

Story by Alec Mullins, Contributing writer The Murray State Rifle team can be found practicing at the Pat Spurgin Rifle Range shortly after sunrise, a strategy that Alan Lollar, the team’s Head Coach, uses to help his shooters remain focused. Coming off a strong 2015 season, the rifle team is once again proving themselves to be Read More

Racers travel to Canada

Story by Mallory Tucker, Staff writer. Once every four years, the NCAA allows basketball programs the opportunity for an international tour. The 2015-16 season marks the fourth year since former head coach Steve Prohm took the Racers to Toronto, Ontario Aug 4-9, 2011 in his first season in that role. Murray State once again traveled to Read More

Volleyball advances to NCAA

After hosting and winning the OVC Tournament Championship in Racer Arena, the women’s volleyball team is prepared to face Illinois tonight in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. On the Illini’s home court the Racers face the ninth overall national seed, which finished its regular season 24-7 overall and 16-4 in the Big Ten. Read More

‘Big Five’ changes could impact OVC

Athletic departments across the country are preparing to make major financial and administrative changes, and Murray State isn’t immune. At the end of summer, the NCAA passed a new governance system that gives more power to the “Big Five” conferences: the SEC, ACC, Big 12, Pac-12 and Big 10. This legislation allows these Division 1 Read More

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