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 Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor Murray State junior guard Byron Hawkins is finally ready to play under the lights at the CFSB Center. Hawkins was a familiar face on the Racer bench last year, forced to spend the entire season on the sideline due to the NCAA’s transfer eligibility rules. The NCAA requires Read More
Story by Collin Morris, Assistant Sports Editor With an 83-82 loss to UT Martin on Saturday night, the Murray State women’s basketball team has officially lost their conference tournament bid and fallen out of OVC Championship contention. The Racers finished with a 15-14 overall record and a 7-9 conference record. The loss put them Read More
Story by Bryan Edwards, Staff writer Murray State faced UT Martin inside the Elam Center. The Skyhawks played for the OVC West title while the Racers needed the win to claim the fourth seed in the OVC Tournament Down by 20 with 10 minutes remaining in the game, the Racers cut the lead down Read More