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Anderson inks pro deal with Dutch team

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor August 20, 2024

Former Murray State guard Quincy Anderson recently signed a one year rookie contract with the Landstede Hammers, located in Zwolle, Netherlands. “Zwolle...

Ja Morant talks to the audience at Hoopalooza and his Hall of Fame induction Saturday night.

Racer Hoopalooza immortalizes Ja Morant

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor July 30, 2024

Ja Morant is one of the most electrifying players to ever don the Murray State blue and gold, so it is only fitting that he was celebrated at the annual...

Ja Morant holds up the Nike Ja 2 PE shoe that Nike presented to him.

PHOTOS: Ja Morant inducted into MSU Hall of Fame

Jack Richey, Contributing photographer July 29, 2024

Ja Morant was inducted into the 42nd class of the Murray State University Hall of Fame Saturday night during Hoopalooza. Other members of the Hall of...

Redshirt freshman guard Zoe Stewart defends an Indiana State player.

Former women’s basketball player arrested

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor May 3, 2024

Former Murray State women’s basketball player Zoe Stewart was arrested early Thursday morning on assault charges. Police were called about alleged...

Murray State bench celebrates after a made three point shot.

Racers advance to MVC Quarterfinals

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 15, 2024

After heading into halftime up 38-24, the Murray State offense continued to apply pressure throughout the second half and secured an 87-49 win to advance...

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

Opinion: What’s the wage gap at Murray State?

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor March 14, 2024

The gender wage gap has been a hot topic for a long time. In college basketball, where more and more women are taking over as coaches, that gap is still...

The Racers’ bench explodes in celebration after a play from freshman guard Zoe Stewart.

PREVIEW: Racers go hooping in the Heartland

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 14, 2024

In the world of college basketball, the month of March brings an entirely new level of excitement to the game every season. Dreams are either made or...

PHOTOS: Men's Basketball heartbreaking loss at MVC tournament

PHOTOS: Men’s Basketball heartbreaking loss at MVC tournament

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor March 9, 2024

The Racers Men's Basketball team falls to the Missouri State Bears in the first round of the Missouri Valley Tournament. The team's St. Louis trip...

Junior guard JaCobi Wood makes a move around a Missouri State defender.

Racers’ season ends in St. Louis

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor March 8, 2024

Murray State had their last dance on Thursday, March 7, as the Racers fell to the Missouri State Bears 60-35. Despite winning the previous two matchups...

Senior Quincy Anderson goes for a layup over a Belmont defender.

PREVIEW: Murray State shoots for first MVC title

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor March 7, 2024

Tournament season has arrived in college basketball, and Murray State will attempt to secure their spot in March Madness through the Missouri Valley Conference...

The team's seniors with their families before the game.

PHOTOS: Women’s Basketball wins over the Sycamores on senior night

Kristopher Fister, Photographer March 5, 2024

On Sunday the Murray State women's basketball team beat Indiana State 87-70 to win their last home game on senior night. The team's six seniors Cayson...

Murray State bench celebrates made shot by freshman guard Zoe Stewart as she runs by.

PHOTOS: Women’s Basketball beat the Evansville Purple Aces

Kristopher Fister, Photographer March 4, 2024

On Friday the Murray State women's basketball team beat the Evansville Purple Aces 85-59. After this game the Racers are 10-7 in the conference and...

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