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Justin Morgan goes for a layup. (Nov. 1)

PHOTOS: Racer Athletics Fall 2023 highlights

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor January 16, 2024

  As the new year starts, The News wants to take a moment to look back at some great sports moments from the fall 2023 semester. Featuring...

Sophomore forward Sydney Etter passes the ball up to her teammate.

Soccer loses last home game

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer October 22, 2023

Coming off of a three-game win streak, Murray State had the momentum to give the top-seeded conference team Drake University Bulldogs a run for their money...

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 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...

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.

Graduate midfielder Grace Bodker puts up a shot from midfield.

Preview: Soccer looks for revenge against Oklahoma

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer September 7, 2023

The Racers have a chance to get closer to a .500 record when they travel to face the University of Oklahoma Sooners. The Last Meeting Between MSU and...

Senior Camille Barber and sophomore Hayley Hogenmiller celebrate after Mary Hardys goal.

PHOTOS: #FilltheHill Soccer Match

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor August 29, 2023

In the Racers second home game of the season against UK, sophomore Mary Hardy scored the first goal of the season. The Racers lost 2-1 to an SEC opponent....

Sophomore midfielder Mary Hardy heads up a ball on the offensive end. She scored the Racers first goal of the season.

Lack of shots leads to soccer loss

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer August 27, 2023

Fans got their tan on as the Murray State Racers and the University of Kentucky Wildcats faced off on Cutchin Field in the Racers’ “#FillTheHill”...

The team huddles around each other before taking the pitch against Grambling State University.

Preview: Soccer welcomes University of Kentucky

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer August 24, 2023

After being held scoreless in both home and road openers, Murray State is set to host the University of Kentucky Wildcats in its “#FillTheHill” match. The...

Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Preview: Fall sports get rolling

Jakob Milani, Ronan Summers, and Jonah Morgan August 17, 2023

There’s never a break in action when it comes to sports at Murray State. With the fall semester starting up, many students and fans have turned their...

Senior forward Saraya Young shoots one of the Racers’ two shots on goal against Missouri State. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Soccer season ends in heartbreak

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

After a spectacular tournament run, the Racers’ soccer season ended just one match shy of an MVC Championship. The first part of the season did not...

The team celebrates after advancing to the MVC semifinals. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer advances to MVC Semifinals

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer November 3, 2022

Despite struggling during the regular season, the Murray State soccer team flipped the switch once postseason play began, winning the first two rounds...

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