Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu In their first conference game of the season, the Murray State Racers lost a close contest to the Austin Peay State University Lady Govs by a score of 64-60. The deciding factor of the game was the 26 turnovers and 25 personal fouls from the Racers. Austin Peay had 21 Read More
Jakob Milani Staff Writer jmilani@murraystate.edu Nearly three weeks after the intended start date, Murray State women’s basketball is back in action. The Racers began their season on Wednesday, Nov. 25, putting up a fight but ultimately falling 86-60 against the University of Kentucky Wildcats, who are ranked eleventh in the country. With two Racers in Read More
Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu With the season two weeks away, Murray State men’s and women’s basketball have finalized their schedules. Men’s basketball The Racers schedule doesn’t look exactly as expected as the season approaches the Nov. 25 start date, but that’s to be expected with the pandemic affecting traveling and scheduling as a whole. Head Read More
Story by Miranda Carpenter Staff writer mcarpenter4@murraystate.edu The Racers’ 17th appearance in the NCAA Tournament has enhanced Murray State’s finances, publicity and recruitment efforts. “With nearly $5.7 million in gifts received over the first three quarters this fiscal year, we have already raised 50 percent more dollars than what was raised all of last fiscal Read More
Story by Claire Smith, Staff writer Photos courtesy of Makena Edging A couple decked out in Racer colors got engaged at a basketball game on Feb. 7. Joel Reddick, Murray State graduate from Bardwell, Kentucky, proposed to his then-girlfriend Makena Edging. “I literally planned the proposal that day while eating lunch when she asked me Read More
Story by Ciara Benham, Staff writer A Murray State student won a free semester of tuition after shooting a half court shot during a basketball game on Feb. 7. Peyton Cadwell, freshman from McCracken County, Kentucky, won a scholarship that covers tuition for the fall 2019 semester by completing a series of basketball shots. The Read More
Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Racer Mania and OVC Media Day have passed, meaning Racer basketball is right around the corner. With Murray State women’s basketball’s season now in full swing, here’s what to expect out of the Racers. Turner’s first recruiting class The Racers will host a nearly brand-new team on the Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu Expectations for Murray State men’s basketball will be at an all-time high following an OVC Championship-winning season last year. With a promising crop of returners and newcomers to match, the idea of consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament isn’t hyperbole. Replacing the irreplaceable If you found yourself at Read More