Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Story by Keenan Hall Staff writer khall16@murraystate.edu The Racer rifle team will make their 33rd appearance in the NCAA Rifle Championships on March 8-9 in hopes of winning its first national title since 1987. What’s ahead: Murray State earned the fifth seed out of eight teams selected to Read More
Story by Keenan Hall Staff writer khall16@murraystate.edu Murray State rifle finished in second ahead of the No. 4 ranked Ohio State University Buckeyes, but fell to match-host and No. 2 ranked West Virginia Mountaineers in a tri-match this weekend. The Racers scored a 4679 to top the Buckeyes score of 4650. However, the Mountaineers won Read More
Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer gjohnson17@murraystate.edu For some families, sports are a way of life. For Shane Nichols and his brother Darris, they’ve turned an infatuation with basketball into professional careers with top-tier programs. Currently Shane is an assistant basketball coach for the Murray State men’s team, while Darris is a men’s assistant basketball Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor Murray State basketball’s bracket-busting attempt against 5-seed West Virginia was to no avail, with the Racers falling 85-68 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament in San Diego, California. In the end, the Racers’ turnovers and inability to score inside were their undoing. They committed 16 turnovers Read More
Staff Report The Murray State News caught up with every player on Murray State’s men’s basketball team, and asked them one simple question: “What does making the NCAA tournament mean to you? Jonathan Stark: “It means a lot to me. I know these fans have been waiting on this for a few years. They’re used Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor A six-year NCAA tournament drought will come to an end on Friday when Murray State basketball steps onto the court against West Virginia University. The 5-seed Mountaineers will meet a formidable 12-seed in the Racers in the opening round of the NCAA tournament on Friday, March 16, in Read More
Story by Cory Sharber, Contributing writer The No. 3 ranked Murray State rifle team fell to the No. 1 West Virginia Mountaineers in a record-breaking match Saturday at the Pat Spurgin Rifle Range. The Mountaineers broke all of their previously established team records against the Racers, setting new highs in the smallbore, air rifle and Read More
Story by Tyler Long, Contributing writer Following a record-breaking home tri-match win against Morehead State and Jacksonville State on Saturday, the Murray State rifle team moved into a tie for first with West Virginia. The latest Top 20 Rankings released by the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association marks the first time in Head Coach Alan Lollar’s nine seasons Read More