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The Muslim Student Organization poses with the championship trophy for the Burrito Shack and Shogun Cup.

Muslim Student Organization hosts tournament

November 6, 2015

The Muslim Student Organization hosted the Burrito Shack and Shogun Cup Oct. 31 at the Intramural Fields. The International Student Organization coordinated...

Tennis team competes in Louisville Invitational

Tennis team competes in Louisville Invitational

November 6, 2015

Story by Alec Mullins, Contributing writer Murray State’s men’s tennis team competed in the Louisville Invitational at the University of Louisville...

Meagan Smith

The News’ Athlete of the Week: Meagan Smith

November 6, 2015

The News picked Meagan Smith  as Athlete of the Week for being one of two girls on the All OVC Team at the end of the cross-country season. 1....

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Murray State men’s cross-country runs in their final race of the season at the OVC Championship on Saturday.

Cross-Country finishes among top 10 in OVC

November 6, 2015

Story by Mikayla Marshall, Staff writer For the first time since 2003, Murray State hosted the OVC Cross-Country Championship at Frances E....

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Taylor Stevens, senior midfielder dribbles beyond midfield against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

‘It was amazing’

October 30, 2015

Racers clinch OVC title, host semifinals and finals Story by Mark McFarland, Assistant Sports Editor The Racers clinched the regular season OVC...

Murray takes on Eastern Illinois

Murray takes on Eastern Illinois

October 30, 2015

Story by Mallory Tucker, Staff writer After a 52-45 loss to UT Martin Oct. 24, the Racers will return to their home turf at Roy Stewart Stadium Oct....

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Sophomore Ben Estes from Ozark, Missouri, prepares in the kneeling position during its home tri-match on Oct. 24.

Rifle ties with West Virgina

October 30, 2015

Story by Tyler Long, Contributing writer Following a record-breaking home tri-match win against Morehead State and Jacksonville State on Saturday,...

Golf ends fall season

Golf ends fall season

October 30, 2015

Story by Mallory Tucker, Staff writer The men’s golf team ended their fall season with a ninth place finish at the Arkansas State Fall Beach Classic...

Emily Niehaus

The News’ Athlete of the Week: Emily Niehaus

October 30, 2015

The News picked Emily Niehaus for scoring her first career goal in the game against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, Oct. 25. 1. How long have you been...

Intramural Flag Football

Intramural Flag Football

October 30, 2015

Rain doesn’t dampen Alpha Tau Omega offense Story by Blake Bernier, Staff writer Alpha Tau Omega defeated Phi Kappa Tau 28-0 with steady rain...

Cross-Country hosts OVC Championship

Cross-Country hosts OVC Championship

October 30, 2015

Story by Mark McFarland, Assistant Sports Editor Murray State will host the OVC Championship in cross-country on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Francis E....

Racers fall after 16 straight wins

Racers fall after 16 straight wins

October 30, 2015

Story by Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor After a record breaking 16 straight wins for the volleyball team, the Racers lost against the Eastern Illinois...

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