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Men’s basketball rally falls short in loss to Bradley

Sam Hunter, Sports Writer January 20, 2025

The Murray State Racers suffered a 74-61 defeat to the Bradley Braves on Saturday at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky on Saturday,Jan. 18. Despite...

Junior forward Alden Applewhite shoots a free throw.

Racers fall in thrilling Double-OT battle to UIC, 97-93

Sam Hunter, Contributing Writer January 17, 2025

On Wednesday, Jan. 15th, Murray State men’s basketball fell 97-93 to the UIC Flames at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois. The defeat brought...

Sports Spotlight: Rowing makes memories with every stroke

Sports Spotlight: Rowing makes memories with every stroke

Sam Hunter, Contributing Writer December 5, 2024

Rowing, often regarded as one of the most demanding sports, requires not only physical endurance but also fortitude, discipline and teamwork. At Murray...

Senior guard Terence Harcum defends a Utah Valley player.

PHOTOS: Racers lose to Utah Valley in final second

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor November 26, 2024

Last Friday night, the Racers lost in heartbreaking fashion in the final second against Utah Valley. After a back-and-forth battle, the Wolverines...

Men's basketball falls in final second to Utah Valley

Men’s basketball falls in final second to Utah Valley

Jonah Morgan, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

The Murray State Racers men’s basketball team was not able to extend their win streak to three games, as they lost to the Utah Valley Wolverines...

Women's Basketball pick up second win of season against Memphis

Women’s Basketball pick up second win of season against Memphis

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

Murray State sophomore guard Haven Ford went for 31 points in a four-point win over the University of Memphis Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 23.  Entering...

Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game

Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Contributing Writer November 19, 2024

The Racers were unable to gain enough momentum to beat out conference rival Belmont University in the last game of the regular season, losing to the Bruins...

Racers can’t finish after first half lead against No. 7 LSU

Racers can’t finish after first half lead against No. 7 LSU

Laney Evans, Sports Writer November 19, 2024

After leading the first three quarters, Murray State women’s basketball fell 74-60 to No. 7 ranked LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Friday night.  Kim...

Head coach Jody Wright answers questions at the postgame press conference.

Football comes up short against Kentucky

Nevaeh Nance, Contributing Writer November 19, 2024

Murray State football’s difficult season continued with another defeat on Saturday, Nov. 16, as the Racers fell 48-6 to the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger...

Rifle finishes second in Lexington

Laney Evans, Sports Writer November 17, 2024

Murray State earned a score of 4717 while competing against Army and Kentucky in Lexington, KY, on Saturday, Nov. 16. They finished behind the Wildcats...

Cross country teams wrap up season at NCAA Southeast Regionals

Sam Hunter, Contributing Writer November 17, 2024

Wednesday, Nov. 13, through Friday, Nov. 15., the men's and women's cross country teams competed at the NCAA regionals in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The...

The Racers beat the Bulldogs in three sets: 25-19 in the first, 25-19 in the second and 25-16 in the final. || Kylie Townsend//The News

RECAP: Volleyball loses last two home games of season

Sam Hunter, Contributing Writer November 17, 2024

Murray State volleyball hosted their last two home games of the 2024 season against Bradley and Illinois State.   Nov. 15 vs Bradley   In...

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