Josh Embry Sports Editor jembry3@murraystate.edu Redshirt junior infielder Jordan Holly has been named a semifinalist for the Arthur Ashe Jr. Male Sports Scholar of the Year award. Holly was one of 10 male semifinalists selected out of 1,000 student-athletes who were nominated. The award is given to one male and one female of color who Read More
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Murray State baseball started a history against the University of North Alabama by taking an 8-5 victory on Tuesday, March 10, in Florence, Alabama. The Racers’ starter redshirt senior right-hander Joe Ivey struggled in just the second inning when the Lions loaded the bases with no outs. A wild pitch Read More
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu After winning the first series on the road against Austin Peay, the Racers look to take on North Alabama University and Eastern Illinois University this week. The single game against the Lions on Tuesday, March 10, will be the first game between the teams. Head Coach Dan Skirka and the Read More
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Murray State baseball won its first series on the road by taking two of three games against Austin Peay. Game 1: On Friday, March 6, the Racers took the first game 4-1. As usual, senior right-hander Trevor McMurray opened the series on the mound for the Racers. McMurray outdid himself Read More
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Murray State baseball remains winless on the road after a 9-8 loss against the University of Kentucky on Wednesday, March 4. Despite the loss, the bats were hot for the Racers. Four individuals had multiple hits. Junior infielder Bryson Bloomer and senior outfielder Brock Anderson both had three hits and Read More
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Murray State baseball finished the third week of the 2020 season with a three-game sweep against Bowling Green University at Reagan Field, pushing the Racers to 7-5 overall. Game 1: Senior right-hander Trevor McMurray got the start on the hill for the first game on Friday, Feb. 28. The veteran Read More
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Murray State baseball played a showcase against Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, coming one run short of victory. Head Coach Dan Skirka was disappointed with the 2-1 loss, admitting his team didn’t play to its fullest potential. “It was a very close, competitive game, which Read More
Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Murray State baseball will travel to Carbondale, Illinois, to take on Southern Illinois University of Carbondale and then return home to host a three-game series against Bowling Green University. The Racers have played the Salukis a total of 30 times since their history began in 2004. The Racers have been Read More