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Sophomore infielder Adison Hicks hits during the first game.

Softball goes 1-3 to start MVC play

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer March 21, 2025

Murray State softball began their Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) season this week with a three-game clash with the Bradley Braves and then a game against...

Freshman shortstop Parker Holcombe tags out a Belmont runner at second.

RECAP: Softball’s last five games

Laney Evans and Jonah Morgan March 14, 2025

The Murray State Racers softball team played four games at home this past weekend and were able to split them, winning two and losing two. The two they...

Redshirt senior infielder Lily Fischer high fives sophomore pitcher Bre Haislip.

Softball competes in the Ole Miss Classic

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer March 11, 2025

Murray State softball traveled to Oxford, Mississippi, over the weekend to participate in the Ole Miss Classic hosted by the University of Mississippi...

The team celebrates with freshman infielder Parker Holcombe after an in the park home run.

Softball splits Valentine’s Day doubleheader vs Western Michigan

Jonah Morgan, Contributing Writer February 21, 2025

The Murray State softball team traveled to Martin, Tennessee, for the Skyhawk Invitational this past weekend to play a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 14,...

Sport Calendar and Scores at a glance

Sam Hunter, Sports Writer January 23, 2025

Freshman shortstop Parker Holcombe tags out a Belmont runner at second.

PHOTOS: Racers Softball win first game then lose second in double header against Belmont

Kristopher Fister, Photographer April 17, 2024

On Tuesday afternoon the Racers took on the Belmont Bruins in a double header. The Racers won the first game two to nothing, but ended up losing the...

Senior Lily Fischer and the dugout celebrate a safe call from the umpire.

PHOTOS: Racers Softball drop weekend series against Drake after second game walk off

Kristopher Fister, Photographer April 15, 2024

This past weekend the Racers softball team took on the Drake Bulldogs in a three game series. After losing the first game the Racers fought back with...

The team in front of the dugout before the game. The team wore green on Sunday for St. Patricks day.

PHOTOS: Racers Softball wins series over UIC

Kristopher Fister, Photographer March 19, 2024

The Racers Softball team won their series against UIC 2-1 after a six to zero win on Sunday. This win leaves the Racers with a 14-14 overall record...

Sophomore pitcher Bre Haislip high-fives Assistant Coach Zack Parsons.

PHOTOS: Softballs shines at Velvet Milkman Classic

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor February 28, 2024

The Racers Softball team held their annual Velvet Milkman Classic over the weekend. The classic consisted of eight games played over three days. Four...

Freshman outfielder Bailey Broemmer drew five walks and got a hit against the Southern Illinois Salukis throughout the three-game series. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball drops back-to-back to Salukis

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer May 4, 2023

The Racers traveled to Carbondale, Illinois this past weekend to play the SIU Salukis in what was Murray State’s final road series of the year.  The...

Senior infielder Gracie Osbron makes a play on a ground ball for the out. Osbron led the Racers to a 1-0 win against Belmont on Wednesday, April 26. photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Osbron plays hero in walk-off home win

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer April 26, 2023

After a historic weekend for Murray State softball, the Racers narrowly defeated the Belmont Bruins on Wednesday, April 26 after walking it off in the...

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