Compiled by Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor
Throughout the season, Head Coach Matt McMahon used four phrases that reoccurred during post game press conferences. “Just part of it,” “On the glass,” “Worked their tail off,” and “Really pleased,” were just a few of them. The Murray State News tallied how many times McMahon used these phrased during four post game press conferences during the season.
Eastern Illinois on Jan. 21
Win 68-58
The Racers scored a total of 40 rebounds and made 16 assists, shooting 6-15 from the 3-point line and 25-55 from the floor. Leading scorers were senior forward Wayne Langston with 24 points, junior guard Gee McGhee with eight rebounds and senior forward Jeffery Moss with five assists.
Morehead State on Jan. 2
Win 62-57
The Racers scored a total 33 rebounds and made 12 assists, shooting 6-13 from the 3-point line and 19-42 from the floor. Leading scorers were junior guard Bryce Jones with 14 points and senior forward Wayne Langston with 11 rebounds and four assists.
Belmont on Jan. 14
Loss 81-73
The Racers scored a total 29 rebounds and made 12 assists, shooting 8-22 from the 3-point line and 27-52 from the floor. Leading scorers were junior guard Bryce Jones with 20 points, senior forward Wayne Langston and junior guard Gee McGhee, both with eight rebounds, and both Jones and junior guard Damarcus Croaker with three assists.
UT Martin on Feb. 27
Win 79-55
The Racers scored a total 38 rebounds and made 20 assists, shooting 12-22 from the 3-point line and 26-51 from the floor. Leading scorers were senior forward Jeffery Moss with 33 points, junior guard Damarcus Croaker with seven rebounds and junior guards Bryce Jones and Gee McGhee with six assists.