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Freshman Mark Venura practices agilities with the cross country team at Stewart Stadium Sept. 24.

Cross-country sweeps Invitational

September 26, 2014

The Murray State men’s and women’s cross country teams earned a pair of wins against Austin Peay State and Bethel Friday at the Austin Peay Invitational...

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Freshman Brianna Sanders from Lancaster, S.C., bats for White College A Girls Sept. 23.

Hart Ravens look to repeat

September 26, 2014

The Hart Residential College women’s softball team is looking to double its championships this season. After winning the tournament and having the...

Jenny Rohl/The News Junior Emily Schmahl digs for a ball during practice in Racer Arena. The Racers are undefeated in tournament play and are looking forward to the start of regular season.

STARTING UNDEFEATED

September 19, 2014

Racer volleyball had another successful weekend at the Chattanooga Classic tournament, going 3-0 by sweeping Mississippi Valley and Wright State and...

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Junior J.J. Francis pitches against Lake Land Sunday at Racer Field.

Softball begins fall ball undefeated

September 19, 2014

Murray State got off to a good start this fall by opening up its fall season with a doubleheader win on Sunday at Racer Field. The Racers squared off...

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Senior forward Pavlina Nepokojova prepares to kick during practice at Cutchin Field.

Soccer snaps losing streak

September 19, 2014

  The road woes of the Murray State women’s soccer team continued Sept. 12 as it lost 1-0 to Middle Tennessee State then bounced back Sunday...

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Taylor Olden spikes the ball during a home game last season against Morehead State.

Volleyball takes champion title at Liberty Invite

September 12, 2014

Racer volleyball continued its successful start to the season last weekend at the Liberty Invitational in Lynchburg, Va. The team took the tournament...

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Junior Netayna Jackson puts up a shot in the win against Southeast Missouri State.

Women rally, hold to postseason hopes

February 21, 2014

As the final seconds ticked down, women’s basketball saw its postseason aspirations remain alive with a 66-53 victory over Southeast Missouri State...

Rifle wins individual medals, take second overall as team

Rifle wins individual medals, take second overall as team

February 14, 2014

Despite producing the individual winners in air rifle and smallbore, the rifle team finished second at the OVC Championships behind No. 4 Jacksonville...

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Freshman Verginie Tchakarova returns the ball in the match Sunday.

Women roll in opener

January 31, 2014

Women’s tennis opened its spring season with a 6-1 victory Sunday against Lindsey Wilson. Though the results seem to show a dominating performance...

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Sophomore forward Jeffery Moss hits one of seven 3-pointers on his way to a career-high 31 points against Tennessee Tech.

JUST HAVING FUN: Moss buries Golden Eagles with long ball, Racers win

January 24, 2014

The Racers wasted no time ruffling the feathers of the Golden Eagles. Led by a career-high 31-point performance from sophomore guard Jeffery Moss,...

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Junior Marisca Mozeleski aims at a target in the Racers’ tri-match win Saturday.

Rifle tastes success

January 17, 2014

Handling distractions has seemed to be the Racers’ specialty this season. After knocking off two top-five teams in Jacksonville State and Texas...

Racers edge out Purple Aces

Racers edge out Purple Aces

December 6, 2013

Head Coach Steve Prohm had a big smile on his face after his team earned its first victory of the season against a Division I opponent Wednesday night,...

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