Story by Zach Scott, staff writer Despite having hot bats in Sunday’s cold weather, the Racers dropped both games in the doubleheader against Southeast Missouri State. The Racers dropped the first game 8-7, then the second game 11-8 later that day. Game One In the first game, the Racers gave up three runs in the Read More
Story by Zach Scott, Staff writer The Murray State softball team was able to snap an eight-game losing streak on Wednesday by defeating WKU 10-6. The win over the Hilltoppers (21-12) gives the Racers their tenth win of the season, pushing their record to 10-22. Junior pitcher Amber Van Duyse pitched a complete game, giving Read More
Story by Evan Tidwell, contributing writer From the semi-warm weather in the air to the sound of chanting ringing out from the dugouts, it’s evident that Murray State softball is officially in swing. The Racers’ softball team had a very successful fall preseason by finishing 8-0 in the Saluki Fall Round Robin. This will be Read More
Story by Bryan Edwards, Sports Editor Murray State’s softball team returned to Racer Field for eight straight games, beginning with a doubleheader against Tennessee Tech. With both games going into extra innings, the Racers fell in game one 2-3, but were able to split the series with the Golden Eagles with a 3-2 victory Read More
Story by Bryan Edwards, Staff writer Senior pitcher Mason Robinson pitched a shutout in the Racers’ win over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels 3-0 in the first game of their double header. The second game was canceled because of weather concerns and will not be rescheduled. Head Coach Kara Amundson said she was happy with Read More
Story by Bryan Edwards, Staff writer History was made in more than one way at Racer Field. The Murray State softball program hosted its first tournament on campus, but it was senior pitcher Mason Robinson who claimed a moment that will go into the record books. In the final game of the Racers’ 5-0 Read More
Story by Bryan Edwards, Staff writer Following their 5-0 record at the inaugural Racer Classic, the Murray State softball team took on the Western Illinois University Leathernecks at Racer Field in a doubleheader. The Racers swept the doubleheader against the Leathernecks to extend their current winning streak to 11 games. The Racers used a comeback Read More
Story by Collin Morris, contributing writer Friday night marked the eighth and final game of the Murray State softball team’s fall season; picking up two wins against Dyersburg State Community College, the Racers finished 7-1. The Racers put up double digit runs for the first time this fall, defeating Dyersburg with a score of 10-1 Read More