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The Murray State News

The Murray State News

Sophomore infielder Erin Lackey hits a single in the Racers’ win over Western Illinois on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Softball splits home tourney, takes down WIU

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

The Racers hosted the Youngstown State Penguins and the Illinois State Redbirds on Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11 in the Racer Classic at Racer Field.  Murray State split the weekend, going...

Sophomore infielder Erin Lackey records one of her seven hits at the Alex Wilcox Memorial Tournament. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball continues to roll early in season

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

Redshirt senior infielder Gracie Osbron received the Pepsi Athlete of the Week award after her performance at the 2023 Alex Wilcox Memorial Tournament. Osbron recorded six hits, eight RBIs, three stolen...

Junior forward Katelyn Young was named to the All-MVC First Team for her efforts in the 2022-23 season for the Racers. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Preview: Women’s basketball preps for MVC Tournament

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

The Racers have set their focus on the University of Evansville and the MVC Tournament after their road trip that started on Thursday, March 2 against the Valparaiso Beacons and ended on Saturday, March...

Freshman left-handed pitcher Ethan Lyke strikes out nine batters in the loss to the UK Wildcats. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Pitching shines, bats falter for Racers against Kentucky

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor March 9, 2023

Sixteen strikeouts was not enough for Murray State baseball as the team took a 6-2 loss at University of Kentucky on Tuesday, March 7. The Racers’ pitching staff not only struck out 16 Wildcats in...

Junior guard Quincy Anderson puts up a layup against Valparaiso. Anderson finished the game with 18 points against the Beacons. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini.

Racers shoots the lights out against Beacons

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor March 3, 2023

It was all Murray State in the first round of the MVC Championship as the Racers defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 78-50. The Racers made 10 3-pointers in a single game for the fourth time this season...

Junior catcher Taylor Howell hits a home run in the first inning in game two against Kent State. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Kent State sweeps Racers in two games

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

A two-game home series slipped through the Murray State baseball team’s fingers as they dropped back-to-back games to Kent State University on Tuesday, Feb. 28, and Wednesday, March 1. The Racers...

Senior right hander Hannah James winds up to pitch against Ball State on Friday, Feb. 24. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball win 4 at home invitational

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

The Racers’ record improved to 8-6 on the season after going 4-1 throughout the inaugural Velvet Milkman Invitational.  Ball State University, Miami University, Loyola University Chicago and Bellarmine...

Head Coach Rechelle Turner and Assistant Coach Monica Evans honor senior guards Macey Turley and Jordyn Hughes and senior forward Alexis Burpo. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Turley breaks own record in final home game

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

Redshirt senior guard Macey Turley made her 46th consecutive free throw, breaking her own record of 45 on senior night when the Racers played the UNI Panthers on Saturday, Feb. 25. With the last home...

Murray State players huddle around to watch a Senior Night video on the jumbotron following their victory over Valparaiso on Sunday, Feb. 26. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Basketball prepares for the “madness”

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

A win on senior night has set the path to madness for the Murray State men’s basketball team. In a new conference, with a new championship on the line, the Racers are still looking to make it to the...

Senior guard Macey Turley scored her 2000th point against Drake on Thursday, Feb. 23. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Turley cracks 2,000 points in loss to Drake

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Redshirt senior guard Macey Turley scored her 2,000th point in the Racers’ loss to the Drake University Bulldogs on Thursday, Feb. 23. Turley is only the fourth Racer in program history to reach such...

Sophomore guard Brian Moore breaks down on defense against an Indiana State defender. Moore is averaging 8.5 points per game this season, including a career high against Belmont. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Basketball looks to finish season with win

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor February 23, 2023

After a season of ups, downs, new faces, old faces and some history being made along the way, the Racers’ first regular season in the MVC comes to a close on Sunday, Feb. 26, when they host Valparaiso. In...

Senior forward Alexis Burpo and junior forward Katelyn Young add to a historic season for the Racers in their win over SIU on Sunday. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Burpo reaches 1k; Young named Valley Player of The Week

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

Redshirt senior forward Alexis Burpo, a Murray native, is just the 22nd player in the program’s history to join the 1,000 point club on Sunday, Feb. 19, against the SIU Salukis.  Burpo’s 4 points...

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