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Yantko: ‘We want to compete and win championships’

Zach Simmons, Editor in Chief April 24, 2025

Working in the athletics department at any university is a year-round commitment. While all the seasons conclude in the summer, the athletics department...

Redshirt sophomore infielder Dom Decker makes a sliding catch for an out.

Baseball late run beats SEMO

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor April 16, 2025

Murray State baseball won their 24th game of the season over the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks thanks to a late-game run on April 15. SEMO opened...

Redshirt sophomore Rocco Zakutney reads the green before putting.

Men’s golf competes in final event before MVC championship

Laney Evans, Sports Writer April 16, 2025

The Murray State men’s golf team earned scores of 301-308-324=933 on April 14-15 at the Old Waverly Collegiate Championship in West Point, Mississippi....

Freshman Tina Von Arx its out of the bunker.

Women’s Golf finishes ninth in MVC

Laney Evans, Sports Writer April 16, 2025

Four Racers finished in the top 35 out of 63 competitors and the team finished ninth overall at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships on April 13-15...

Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16

Tennis Extends MVC Win Streak to 16

Laney Evans, Sports Writer April 15, 2025

Only two matches away from their return to the Missouri Valley Conference Championship, the Murray State tennis team captured their 10th straight win of...

Junior Ethan Lyke delivers a pitch.

Baseball put out Flames in three-game series

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor April 15, 2025

Murray State baseball looked to continue their dominant run of form and extend their win streak against the UIC Flames on April 11-13. This was Murray...

Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina

Track earns three top three finishes in South Carolina

Laney Evans, Sports Writer April 14, 2025

The Murray State Track & Field had a strong showing in Columbia, South Carolina, by claiming three top three finishes against 18 collegiate teams and...

Tennis Wins 15th Straight MVC Match

Laney Evans, Sports Writer April 12, 2025

Continuing their streak of success, the Racers claimed a 5-2 victory against the Belmont Bruins on April 10 to mark their 15th straight win in Missouri...

Senior outfielder Jonathan Hogart hits a ball to the outfield.

Baseball extends win streak before weekend series

Zach Simmons and Laney Evans April 11, 2025

From moving game locations because of rain to dealing with cold weather to trying to maintain a winning streak, the Murray State baseball team has faced...

Sophomore shortstop Parker Holcombe celebrates an out from freshman infielder Kenley Minor.

PHOTOS: Racers softball wins over Skyhawks

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor April 10, 2025

On Wednesday March 26, the Racers faced off against the UT Martin Skyhawks in a one game, midweek matchup at Racer Field. The Racers came into the...

Junior center Ahmet Jonovic hypes up the Braves fans in the final seconds of the game.

PHOTOS: Best of March Madness

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor April 10, 2025

Best of Men's   Best of Women's Thanks again to Max's 641 Towing, CFSB, Suiter Insurance Group, and EXIT Realty Key Group for sponsoring...

Adalyn Koelling, Assistant Coach Brittney Patrick and Grace Billington pose for a picture after the win over Missouri State.

Portal Kombat: Murray State basketball edition

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

Editor's Note: This story was finished and published early due to the threat of inclement weather. West Virginia transfer KJ Tenner and Creighton transfer...

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