Kyra Ledbetter Staff writer This weekend, after two years as reigning champions of the OVC, the Racers returned to their old tradition and came in second to Jacksonville State finishing with a cumulative score of 4,589 to the Gamecock’s 4,631. However the Racers still have a chance at the NCAA’s if the upcoming qualifier Read More
Dylan Stinson Assistant Sports Editor Shane Knight of Murray, Ky. was promoted to black belt and given his instructors certificate to teach Kenpo Karate this past December. Knight was awarded his certificate from the Kenpo Karate Self Defense Institute of Aiea, Hawaii. Kenpo Karate is a self-defense system in which a person uses quick Read More
Carly Besser Staff writer Coming on the court in shirts reading ‘Power of one,’ the Racers practiced what they preached. Led by junior guard Tessa Elkins with 18 points and 10 rebounds, it was a true Cinderella story for Murray State (10-14, 6-5 Ohio Valley Conference) as they grinded out a 66-56 win over Read More
Sophie McDonald Sports Editor The way it happens may change, but Murray State keeps winning. Junior guards Isaiah Canaan and Latreze Mushatt and senior guard Jewuan Long scored 11 points each to lead the Racers (23-0, 12-0 Ohio Valley Conference) to a 65-58 victory Saturday night against University of Tennessee-Martin to remain the only Read More
Sophie McDonald Sports Editor Even though the first half wasn’t pretty, Murray State ended the night with its 22nd consecutive victory. Junior guard Isaiah Canaan scored 24 of his 32 points in the second half and the No. 10 Racers remained unbeaten with an 81-73 win over Southeast Missouri State on Thursday night. Senior Read More
Ed Marlowe Staff writer The first fax came through at 7:19 a.m. and by the end of the day, 15 more faxes had arrived. At 1 p.m. Wednesday, Head Coach Chris Hatcher announced the signing of 16 letters of intent for the 2012 football season. Along with 16 commitments to the Racers, Hatcher confirmed the Read More
Kyra Ledbetter Staff writer With only the OVC Championship left before the NCAA qualifier, the Racers must improve their regular season average this weekend if they hope for a chance at the national stage. This weekend the Racers shot a 4634 at the Withrow Invitational, their second highest score of the season. Regardless, the Read More
Sophie McDonald Sports Editor Everyone’s dream begins somewhere. For Jewuan Long, his dream to play basketball began watching the Chicago Bulls with his dad. The Murray State senior guard grew up watching Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen with his father during the golden era of NBA basketball and it was those times with his Read More