Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor It’s been 25 years since Murray State last hosted a power-five opponent. On Tuesday night, in front of 6,478 onlookers, that drought was snapped when the Racers welcomed Auburn University. Auburn (9-1) posed as one of the most formidable tests the Racers have faced thus far, and Murray Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor If the first half served as any indication of a game’s final result, Murray State basketball would’ve been deemed the victor in its bout against Saint Louis University. Unfortunately for the impressive crowd of Racer faithful who made the three-hour commute to St. Louis, Missouri – it wasn’t. Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor Senior guard Jonathan Stark’s nine points matched his career-scoring low in Racer basketball’s Saturday night matchup with Florida A&M University, but that didn’t stop one of his teammates from setting his career-high. Three Racers – senior forward Terrell Miller, junior guard Shaq Buchanan and freshman guard Ja Morant Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor It took 15 seconds for Murray State men’s basketball to get on the board in its Tuesday matchup against Harris-Stowe State University. And once they did, they never looked back. The Racers dismantled the Hornets 85-56 in a game that was hardly in doubt from the jump. Murray Read More
Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor A 27-point effort by senior guard Jonathan Stark helped to solidify a 81-73 victory for Murray State’s men’s basketball. A seven-day hiatus for the Racer basketball team didn’t prove costly, as the Racers moved to 3-1. A strong second half display by Murray State helped the Racers overcome Read More
Story by DJ Pigg, Staff writer Murray State women’s basketball team fell to the hands of No. 4 University of Louisville on Saturday 115-51. The Racers struggled against the Cardinals from the tip, as they were outscored 29-8 in the first quarter. Murray State shot just 29.5 percent from the field, 26.5 percent from behind Read More
Story by DJ Pigg, Staff writer Murray State’s women’s basketball team rallied behind forward Ke’Shunan James’ 37 points in their first win of the season over Northern Kentucky University 98-87. The 37 points was a career-high for James, and she added nine assists, five rebounds, and five steals to the Racers’ win. James took advantage Read More
Story by DJ Pigg, Staff writer Racer women’s basketball’s early season struggles continued against Butler University today, as they had a hard time scoring in their 88-59 loss to the Bulldogs. Although the Racers forced 22 turnovers, they couldn’t capitalize on the extra possessions, as they only scored 11 points off those turnovers. Butler’s zone Read More