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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

Junior forward Katelyn Young scored 34 points in the Racers double overtime loss against Missouri State. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Women’s basketball falls in double OT

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

The Murray State Racers took the No. 3 team in the MVC to the limit on Friday, Feb. 17, as they narrowly lost to the Missouri State Bears 92-86. Despite...

Redshirt senior Gracie Osbron prepares to field a ground ball during the Wildcat Invitational. Photo courtesy of Justine Ertl/Racer Athletics.

Osbron earns Player of the Week honors

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

Softball season has just begun, and Murray State’s redshirt senior infielder Gracie Osbron already is turning heads. The first MVC Player of the Week...

Redshirt senior guard Macey Turley blows by a defender on her way to 15 points against the Eavnsville Aces on Sunday, Feb. 12. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Turley stands alone atop Racers’ all-time assist list

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

Redshirt senior guard and Murray native Macey Turley became Murray State’s all-time leader in assists on Sunday, Feb. 12, surpassing the previous record...

Sophomore forward Kenny White Jr. blocks a shot against the Redbirds in their previous meeting. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Men’s basketball holds on versus Illinois State

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor February 15, 2023

The final sprint to the finish line began in victorious fashion as the Murray State men’s basketball team defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 76-75...

Junior forward DJ Burns puts up a tough layup on his way to 7 points for the Racers against the Drake Bulldogs. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Racers struggle ahead of final stretch

Jakob Milani, Sports Edior February 9, 2023

After a 43-point loss at Indiana State on Saturday, Feb. 4, Murray State’s men’s basketball team suffered a 92-68 loss against the Drake Bulldogs on...

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