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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...

Photo by Stephen Furst

Lindsay’s 27 leads men’s basketball over Middle Tennessee

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor November 17, 2024

In the 147th all-time meeting between Murray State and Middle Tennessee, the Racers breezed past the Blue Raiders 88-67 in Murfreesboro on Nov. 16. MTSU...

Women’s head coach Rechelle Turner looks toward the bench in disappointment during the Racers’ game against the Belmont Bruins.

Record crowd for women’s basketball loss to Southern Indiana

Laney Evans, Sports Writer November 14, 2024

The women’s basketball team fell to the University of Southern Indiana on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the annual Education Day game at the CFSB Center. The...

Boggess looks to inspire younger generation of fans

Boggess looks to inspire younger generation of fans

Ethan Alexander, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024

Trey Boggess may not be a five-star recruit or a highly touted transfer, but the Murray State basketball walk-on may be one of the most important players...

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