Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Murray State baseball fell in a close game against Western Kentucky University on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Despite active hitting and solid efforts out of the bullpen, the Racers could not best the Hilltoppers on the road and lost 7-6. This was the third straight game that Read More
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Murray State Baseball will play Western Kentucky University on Wednesday, Feb. 19, followed by a four-game series against Saint Peter’s University from Feb. 21-23. Western Kentucky The Racers will open the second week of play with a game against Western Kentucky in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Racers have faced the Read More
Despite a three-run ninth inning rally, Murray State Racer baseball fell short to Western Kentucky 9-5 on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Junior right-handed pitcher Joe Ivey made his first career start for the Racers, going 3 ? innings, allowing three earned runs, eight hits and one walk. A bright spot for the Racers in the loss Read More
Story by Zach Scott, Staff writer The Murray State softball team was able to snap an eight-game losing streak on Wednesday by defeating WKU 10-6. The win over the Hilltoppers (21-12) gives the Racers their tenth win of the season, pushing their record to 10-22. Junior pitcher Amber Van Duyse pitched a complete game, giving Read More
Sophie McDonald Sports Editor The Racers (8-0) suited up against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (2-6) for the 149th time and earned their 52nd victory in the matchup Thursday night. Playing in Diddle Arena in front of 3,845 fans, Murray State defeated its longtime rival 70-59 despite a first half of sloppy moments and missed attempts. Read More