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The Murray State News

The Murray State News

Sophomore infielder Erin Lackey hits a single in the Racers’ win over Western Illinois on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Softball splits home tourney, takes down WIU

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

The Racers hosted the Youngstown State Penguins and the Illinois State Redbirds on Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11 in the Racer Classic at Racer Field.  Murray State split the weekend, going...

Sophomore infielder Erin Lackey records one of her seven hits at the Alex Wilcox Memorial Tournament. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball continues to roll early in season

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

Redshirt senior infielder Gracie Osbron received the Pepsi Athlete of the Week award after her performance at the 2023 Alex Wilcox Memorial Tournament. Osbron recorded six hits, eight RBIs, three stolen...

Senior right hander Hannah James winds up to pitch against Ball State on Friday, Feb. 24. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball win 4 at home invitational

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

The Racers’ record improved to 8-6 on the season after going 4-1 throughout the inaugural Velvet Milkman Invitational.  Ball State University, Miami University, Loyola University Chicago and Bellarmine...

Senior infielder Lindsey Carroll was responsible for a pair of runs against Kennesaw State. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Softball goes 2-2 in Trojan Classic

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

Murray State traveled to Troy, Alabama over the weekend and went 2-2, beating the Kennesaw State University Owls twice and falling to the Troy University Trojans twice in the 2023 Trojan Classic. The...

Junior second baseman Lindey Carroll had three RBIs and three walks in the series against Tennessee Tech. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Series sweep puts softball one game out of first

May 4, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] A combined 24 runs was enough for the Murray State softball team to sweep the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in Cookeville, Tennessee, on Saturday, April...

Senior shortstop Sierra Gilmore was 3-7 at the plate in the series against Austin Peay. Photo by Jesse Ordunez/Racer Athletics.

‘Battle of the Border’ results in two losses for softball

May 4, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State’s softball team traveled to play a midweek double header against conference rival Austin Peay University on Wednesday, April 27. The...

Junior third baseman Gracie Osbron was 2-2 at the plate against SIU. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Weather delay forces extra innings tie for softball

April 22, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State’s softball team had its game on Wednesday, April 20, against Southern Illinois University rained out in extra innings. The game...

Junior third baseman Gracie Osbron hit two runs in game one against Belmont. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Softball takes series over Belmont

April 13, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] After a series loss to Eastern Illinois University on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, Murray State’s softball team bounced back with a series...

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Jenna Veber allowed five hits in game three of the Racers series against the Panthers. Phoro courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Softball win streak ends at 14 staright

April 10, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] A 14-game win streak came to an end as the Murray State softball team lost two games in a three-game series at Eastern Illinois on Saturday, April...

Freshman infielder Erin Lackey hit a walk-off single in game one to give the Racers a 2-1 victory over Austin Peay. Photo courtesy of Jesse Ordunez/Racer Athletics.

Softball extends win streak to 14 straight wins

March 30, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] A two-game series sweep over the Austin Peay Governors on Tuesday, March 29, pushed the Murray State softball team’s win streak to 14 straight wins. A...

Senior infielder Sierra Gilmore and junior pitcher Hannah James each received OVC recognition after their last week of play. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Softball’s season ends just short of the OVC Tournament

May 20, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State softball team’s came to an end on Saturday, May 8, despite ending the season with a series sweep over the Morehead State Eagles....

Senior shortstop Sierra Gilmore hits one to right field against SEMO. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers swept by SEMO in Missouri

May 6, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer [email protected] It was a tough weekend for the Murray State softball team as they were swept by SEMO in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on Saturday, May 1, and Sunday,...

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