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The Murray State News

The Murray State News

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 go Murray State’s way, as the team had a record...

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 of the MVC Tournament.  The Racers were the eighth...

enior goalkeeper Jamie Skarupsky grabbed four saves against the Drake Bulldogs. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer turns focus to MVC tourney

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

The Racers fell to the Drake University Bulldogs 1-0 on Sunday, Oct. 23 in their last game of the regular season.  Murray State dropped down to an overall record of 4-11-3 and a conference record of...

Senior defender Saraya Young (right) scored the Racers’ only goal on Sunday, Oct. 16. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer loses close game at home

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer October 20, 2022

The women’s soccer team currently sit in sixth place in the MVC with a conference record of 3-3-2 and an overall record of 4-9-3 after falling to the Valparaiso University Beacons at home by a score...

Freshman forward Sydney Etter scores a hat trick in the Racers’ win on Sunday, Oct. 9. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer dominates ISU at Cutchin FIeld

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer October 13, 2022

The Racers dominated on Sunday, Oct. 9 as they defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 7-3 in a big conference win. Two members of the Murray State soccer team were recognized for their success during...

Murray States soccer team put up five total shots against the Evansville Aces on Sunday, Sept. 25. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer takes Evansville to 0-0 draw

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

The Murray State soccer team traveled to Evansville, Indiana, where it shut out the University of Evansville Aces on Sunday, Sept. 25.  The Racers were held scoreless as well, despite attempting five...

Senior goalkeeper Jenna Villacres saved 12 shots on goal in the Racers loss to Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer unable to score against Oklahoma

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer September 21, 2022

The Murray State soccer team hosted Oklahoma University on Sunday, Sept. 18 and lost the matchup 2-0.  The first goal of the game came in the 23rd minute from Oklahoma’s freshman midfielder Michelle...

Senior midfielder Lauren Payne scored once against Lindewood University on Sunday, Sept. 11. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer picks up history 200th program win

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer September 14, 2022

The Murray State soccer team made history on Sunday, Sept. 11, when it won its 200th game as a program. On Senior Day, the Racers defeated the Lions of Lindewood University by a score of 3-1 after a...

Freshman midfielder Tori Schrimpf had one of the Racers three shot attempts on Sunday, Aug. 28. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Soccer drops to 0-4 after loss to Bearcats

August 31, 2022

Ronan Summers Contributing Writer [email protected] Murray State’s soccer team traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, to play the University of Cincinnati on Sunday, Aug 28. The Racers fell to the...

Senior midfielder Lauren Payne, who was second in both goals and total points last season, looks to lead the Racers to another winning season in 2022. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

PREVIEW: Soccer looks to make noise in new conference

August 25, 2022

Ronan Summers Contributing Writer [email protected] The Murray State Racers soccer team has already begun play, losing their first two contests.  The Racers traveled to Ruston, Louisiana...

Sophomore midfielder Audrey Henry scored the Racers lone goal in their loss to Tennessee Tech. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Soccer loses heartbreaker in OVC playoffs

November 6, 2021

Rachel Essner Staff Writer [email protected] The Murray State soccer team closed out their season with a 2-1 loss against Tennessee Tech University at Cutchin Field on Sunday, Oct. 31.  The...

Sophomore forward Chloe Barnthouse recorded the only goal for the Racers in their 2-1 loss to Cincinnati. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Soccer loses close game against Cincinnati

October 6, 2021

Rachel Essner Staff Writer [email protected]   The Murray State soccer team returned home on Sunday, Sept. 26, where the Racers dropped their record to 5-4 against the University of...

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