From earning a starting spot on the varsity middle school team as a lowly sixth-grader to leading his high school team to a state championship as a senior, freshman guard Cameron Payne has met every challenge thrown his way. Perhaps the greatest challenge begins tonight, however, as the Memphis-area native will be asked to lead Read More
The football team’s conference championship aspirations took a big hit Saturday as the Racers let the UT Martin Skyhawks run away with a 45-17 victory. Coming off a bye week, the Racers made the short trip to Martin, Tenn., hoping to earn a share of the second-place spot in the OVC. Poor play on the Read More
Women’s tennis concluded the fall portion of its schedule with five more titles at the Arkansas State University Invitational. The team, which won six titles in its previous two tournaments, nearly doubled its championships and is looking to use these results as momentum builders for the spring season, according to Head Coach Olga Elkin. “The Read More
Rivalries exist in every sport at every level. There’s the third Saturday in October when the Alabama Crimson Tide face off against the Tennessee Volunteers – granted, it hasn’t been much of a game the past few years, but it is a rivalry nonetheless. There’s the Red Sox and Yankees, the Celtics and Lakers, Duke Read More
When we look at the success of Murray State athletics today, there are a few key individuals to whom much credit is owed. Bennie Purcell is certainly near the top of the list. Purcell left his hometown of Mount Vernon, Ill., in 1948 to become a part of the then “Thoroughbred” basketball team. Purcell was Read More
Freshman goalkeeper Savannah Haberman has come a long way since her dad signed her up for recreational soccer in her local mall at age four. With just one game remaining in her first season as a Racer, Haberman has proven herself as one of the top goalkeepers in the OVC. Winning two Goalkeeper of the Read More
The Pylon Pythons made short work of the Scallywagz Monday night in intramural flag football. Their 40-0 blowout made it the Pylon Pythons’ second straight shutout after beating A.S.S.E. 19-0, for their second win of the year. With the loss, the Scallywagz were held winless at 0-2 on the year and were not able to Read More
Racer Rifle proved to be up to the task over the weekend as it defeated two top-five teams in Jacksonville State and Texas Christian. The Racers (4-1) earned their second tri-match victory, outshooting the Gamecocks, ranked No. 3 coming in, 4658-4653 and the Horned Frogs, ranked No. 4, 4658-4650 at Pat Spurgen Rifle Range. Murray Read More