Women’s basketball sees OVC Tournament, first time since 2013 Story by Mark McFarland, Assistant Sports Editor Murray State’s women’s basketball team came away with the biggest upset in OVC Tournament history last week. The Racers made the tournament as an eighth seed and drew the first seed UT Martin in their first game. They fought back and Read More
Compiled by Mark McFarland, Assistant Sports Editor Women Upset of UT Martin: The Racers upset the No. 1 seed in the OVC Tournament with a 78-76 win in the semifinals. It was the first time since going to an eight seeded system that an eighth seed has beaten the first seed. Sophomore forward and guard Read More
Story by Sarah Combs, Staff writer The Murray State women’s tennis team took the outside court for the first time this year over the weekend, defeating Arkansas State 4-1. The Racers didn’t have much time to practice for the factors of an outside match, because of the weather, but that didn’t stop them from defeating the Wolves. Read More
MEN Story by Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor NASHVILLE – For the first time since the OVC split into divisions in 2011, the Racers missed out on a conference tournament bye but cruised to the second round with a 78-62 win over Eastern Illinois on Wednesday. The Racers (17-13) will play the No. 3 seed, Morehead State Read More
Story by Sarah Combs, Staff writer The Murray State Racers face second place UT Martin this Wednesday in the first round of the OVC Tournament. The Racers celebrated their last home game against the Skyhawks Saturday and honored their four seniors, Ajee Smith, Kyra Gulledge, Bianca Babic and Jashae Lee. AJEE SMITH Ajee Smith is a 5-3 Read More
Story by Mark McFarland, Assistant Sports Editor The No. 8 Murray State Racers shocked the No. 1 UT Martin Skyhawks 78-76 in the first round of the OVC Tournament Wednesday afternoon, making history as the first No. 8 team to beat a No. 1 seed. It is the first time since the 2012-13 season the Read More
