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Football Falls in 100th Home Opener

Football Falls in 100th Home Opener

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 10, 2024

Murray State’s 100th home opener was on Sept. 6 and the Racers looked to bounce back with a win against the Butler Bulldogs after a rough loss in week...

Graduate student running back Kywon Morgan dives across the line for a touchdown.

PHOTOS: Racers fall in final seconds against Butler

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor September 9, 2024

  On Saturday the Racers faced off against the Butler Bulldogs in their centennial seasons home opener. Things got off to a bad start when...

Recap: Volleyball Sweeps Weekend in Elon

Recap: Volleyball Sweeps Weekend in Elon

Zach Simmons and Laney Evans September 9, 2024

After going 0-3 in their first weekend in Lafayette, Louisiana, Murray State Volleyball looked to turn it around at the Elon Phoenix Classic in Elon, North...

From left: Megan Wilson, Kate Stordy, Natalie Miller, and Sami Wilson walk off the pitch after the loss.

Soccer Loses Late in Lexington

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

After scoring a combined 10 goals in their last two games, the Racers had a lot of momentum going into their match with the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats...

The team celebrates their win in a huddle after the game.

Soccer sweeps MVC weekly awards

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Murray State soccer broke out the brooms as they won every weekly award that the Missouri Valley Conference gives out, as announced by the league on Sept....

Freshman forward Breece Bass chases after the ball alongside a Skyhawk player.

PHOTOS: Racers Soccer wins 6-1 over UT Martin

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor September 4, 2024

On Sunday afternoon the Racers definitively won their second straight home game against UT Martin 6-1. The Racers have scored 10 goals in their last...

Recap: Soccer Win Back-to-Back Home Games

Recap: Soccer Win Back-to-Back Home Games

Zach Simmons and Sam Hunter September 3, 2024

Murray State had an eventful Labor Day weekend as they played against Austin Peay on Aug. 29 and UT Martin on Sept. 1.   Aug. 29 vs Austin Peay Murray...

Federica Nuccio and Elisa Dozio try to block a hit from a Belmont player. (Nov. 15)

Recap: Volleyball Competes in Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic

Zach Simmons and Laney Evans September 3, 2024

The Murray State volleyball team started their 2024-25 season this weekend at the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Racers played...

Murray State men’s and women’s cross country teams huddle up before their respective meets. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Cross Country teams set the pace for the 2024 season with third and fourth-place finishes

Laney Evans, Sports Writer September 3, 2024

The Murray State cross country teams traveled to Southeast Missouri State University on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, to kick-start their season. Unlike most...

Head coach Jody Wright talks to his players during a timeout.

Wright era starts the Wrong way against No. 11 Missouri

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor August 30, 2024

Murray State started the Jody Wright era by traveling to Columbia, Missouri, for a matchup with the No. 11 ranked Missouri Tigers.   The first...

Linebacker Justice Cross and defensive back Lovie Jenkins tackle a Mizzou player.

PHOTOS: Racers Football drops first game of the season to NO. 11 Mizzou

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor August 30, 2024

  On Thursday night the Racers kicked off their centennial season against 11th ranked Mizzou. The Tigers scored on their first drive after...

Head coach Matt Lodge talks to his players after the game.

Racers keep a clean sheet, draw with Arkansas State

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor August 26, 2024

The Racers made opportunities to score but couldn’t break the deadlock as they played to a 0-0 draw against Arkansas State on Aug. 25.   Murray...

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