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Junior running back Cortezz Jones breaks a tackle on his way to the end zone against Middle Tennessee State. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

PREVIEW: Murray State takes on the MVFC

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor September 28, 2023

Conference plays starts this weekend as Murray State plays in its inaugural Missouri Valley Football Conference game against Indiana State.   Setting...

Fans get seated for the Racers 2022 family weekend game.

How teams become family at Murray State

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor September 28, 2023

Athletics are a big part of Murray State University. Athletes from all over the world come to compete in sports like track, basketball and football, to...

Freshman middle blocker Lily Burnett goes to block a shot against Evansville.

Burnett wins first MVC Player of the Week

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

The Murray State volleyball team’s success continued in the early stages of the season as middle blocker Lily Burnett won Missouri Valley Conference...

Sophomore forward Syndey Etter settles a ball on her way down the pitch.

Soccer ties for third consecutive game

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

The Racers’ third conference game of the season resulted in the same score as their first two , with the matchup this past Sunday against the University...

Senior outside hitter Darci Metzger goes up for a spike against Evansville.

Volleyball goes undefeated to start conference play

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

The Murray State Racers volleyball team got off to a 2-0 start in conference play this past weekend as they played their first home games. Through both...

Senior forward Chloe Barnthouse takes a shot on goal.

Racers draw in first conference game

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer September 22, 2023

The Racers’ defense looked stout in their first Missouri Valley Conference matchup of the season  this past Sunday, when the Missouri State University...

From down and out to back on top

From down and out to back on top

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

Sophomore quarterback DJ Williams played in his first game since tearing his ACL in the first game of last season, and the Racers won in his first game...

Sophomore Sydney Etter tries to maintain possession of the ball.

PHOTOS: Murray State Women’s Soccer vs Missouri State

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor September 19, 2023

The Racers women's soccer team played their first conference game against Missouri State University on Sunday, Sept. 17. The game ended in a 0-0 tie.

Junior running back Cortezz Jones breaks a tackle for a big gain.

Football finishes non-conference slate with loss

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor September 16, 2023

In its second straight FBS matchup, the Murray State football team fell short, losing to Middle Tennessee State University on the road 35-14. The Racers...

Senior quarterback Eric Phoenix (center) walks off the field after a failed third down conversion.

Racers’ defense unable to stop Louisville

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor September 7, 2023

Murray State’s defense couldn’t hold off the offensive attack from Louisville as the Racers lost 56-0 on the road. The Cardinals scored eight touchdowns,...

Juniors Cade Shupperd (outside linebacker) and Detoye Adewole (defensive lineman) block a pass from Presbyterians quarterback.

PHOTOS: Racers Football vs Presbyterian College

September 7, 2023

During their first home game of the season, the Racers scored five touchdowns to win against Presbyterian College 41-10.  This game marked the return...

Sophomore running back QDaryius Jennings rushes passed a defender on a big rushing gain.

Preview: Football heads east for in-state matchup

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor September 7, 2023

Following a win over Presbyterian College, the Racers head across the state on a short week looking to pull off an upset and put the Missouri Valley Football...

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