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Junior guard Brian Moore Jr. puts up a layup against a Western Kentucky defender.

Western Kentucky tops Racers in back-and-forth contest

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

The Murray State men’s basketball team clashed with the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers for the first time since 2014. However, it did not go...

Senior guard Shawn Walker goes up for a dunk.

Ellington, Walker lead way in Racers’ first game

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor November 10, 2023

The newcomers shined in Murray State’s first game of the season as the Racers defeated the Midway University Eagles 91-58. Junior forward Nick Ellington...

Fans cheer at a 1988 game in Racer Arena.

The History of Racer Arena

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Sports Editor November 2, 2023

When a team plays at home, in front of its own fans and in the comfort of its own arena or stadium, there are very few feelings that match it. Few arenas...

Senior guard Shawn Walker warming up before the Racers first practice.

Walker provides defense to promising Murray State roster

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

The Racers men’s basketball team has a total of eight players on their roster that have transferred in from other schools. One of them who has the potential...

Junior forward Nick Ellington during the Racers first official practice in September.

Ellington hopes to bring fight to rebounding game

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Junior forward Nick Ellington transferred to Murray State back in May after being at Eastern Illinois University. Now, instead of the blue and white, he...

Junior guard Brian Moore goes up for a layup against Drake in the MVC Tournament.

Moore brings ‘New York’ swagger to Murray State

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Junior guard Brian Moore Jr. has quickly become a fan favorite after establishing himself as one of the Racers’ key performers on both sides of the ball. Moore...

Junior guard JaCobi Wood drives past a Valparaiso defender to score in the first round of the MVC tournament.

PREVIEW: Men’s team sets high expectations

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-in-Chief/Sports Editor November 2, 2023

After a 17-15 record last season and a quarterfinal exit against Drake in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, Murray State men’s basketball looks...

Senior guard Quincy Anderson puts up a tough shot against a pair of Brescia defenders.

Racers win historic Racer Arena game against Brescia

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor November 1, 2023

Murray State basketball fans were treated to a show Wednesday night as the Racers defeated the Brescia Bearcats in Racer Arena 90-69. It was the first...

Young fans were allowed to play pickup games on the court during Racer Mania.

Fans take in new-look Racer Mania

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer October 21, 2023

The Murray State men’s and women’s basketball teams had their annual Racer Mania on Thursday, and this year, they took a different approach to the...

Junior guard Quincy Anderson puts up a layup against Valparaiso. Anderson finished the game with 18 points against the Beacons. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini.

Racers shoots the lights out against Beacons

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor March 3, 2023

It was all Murray State in the first round of the MVC Championship as the Racers defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 78-50. The Racers made 10 3-pointers...

Murray State players huddle around to watch a Senior Night video on the jumbotron following their victory over Valparaiso on Sunday, Feb. 26. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Basketball prepares for the “madness”

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

A win on senior night has set the path to madness for the Murray State men’s basketball team. In a new conference, with a new championship on the line,...

Sophomore guard Brian Moore breaks down on defense against an Indiana State defender. Moore is averaging 8.5 points per game this season, including a career high against Belmont. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Basketball looks to finish season with win

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor February 23, 2023

After a season of ups, downs, new faces, old faces and some history being made along the way, the Racers’ first regular season in the MVC comes to a...

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