Story by Adam Redfern Staff writer aredfern@murraystate.edu Racer softball is looking to rebound in 2019 after finishing next to last in the OVC with an overall record of 16-36 (6-16) last year. Murray State is picked to finish ninth in the OVC preseason polls after a lackluster performance last year. After having its worst season Read More
Story by Maggiann Ackerman Contributing writer mackerman@murraystate.edu When Murray State’s softball team returns to the diamond this Friday, Sept. 26 against John A. Logan, fans should expect to see several new faces. The unfamiliar faces consist of freshmen Madison Culver, Grace Vaughn, Jensen Striegel, Abby Shoulders, Lindsey Carroll, Hannah James, Carly St. George, Sophie Bingham, Read More
Story by Zach Scott, Staff writer Murray State softball (15-33) split the double header with Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (21-18) 1-1 Sunday afternoon at Racer Field. Game One: Senior pitcher Haven Campbell pitched a masterpiece in the first game, throwing a complete hit shutout. Campbell struck out and walked one along the way. The game was Read More
Story by Zach Scott, Staff writer Murray State (14-32) took on Eastern Illinois (31-15) Saturday in a doubleheader at Racer Field. The Racers dropped both games to the Panthers, losing both games 5-4. Game One: Murray State wasted no time getting on the board against Eastern Illinois in the first game. Junior catcher Madison Culver Read More
Story by Zach Scott, Staff writer Amidst recent struggles, Murray State’s softball team picked up two huge conference wins Friday, beating Belmont University (22-17) 1-0 and 4-3 in Nashville. Belmont Game One: The Racers (12-30) received a masterful pitching performance from senior pitcher Haven Campbell in the first game, throwing a one-hit shutout. In Campbell’s Read More
Story by Zach Scott, Staff writer Despite their early lead, the Racers struggles continued as they lost to Memphis 5-4 Wednesday night. The Racers started the scoring early, led by a pair of RBI doubles by junior infielder Lillie Goetz and sophomore infielder Lexi Jones. Memphis didn’t take long to answer though, as the Tigers Read More
Story by Zach Scott, Staff writer The Racers’ struggles continued on Friday when they lost both games of the doubleheader to Tennessee Tech (14-24). Murray State (10-29) lost the first game 5-1 then dropped the second game 5-4 thanks to a walk-off homerun by freshman infielder Taylor Thomas for the Golden Eagles. Game One: The Read More
Story by Zach Scott, Staff writer Murray State’s struggles continued as the Racers dropped their fifth game in a row on Wednesday against Southern Illinois. Murray State (10-27) lost to Southern Illinois (21-15) 3-1 despite strong efforts at the circle from junior pitcher Grace Vaughn and senior pitcher Haven Campbell. It was a pitcher’s duel Read More