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Junior forward Alden Applewhite and senior guard Terence Harcum try and force a steal.

PHOTOS: Racers drop fourth straight game to Drake

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor February 7, 2025

  On Feb. 4, 2025, the Murray State men's basketball team hosted the Drake Bulldogs at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. This matchup was...

Religious demonstrator Matt Bourgault points and yells at students.

PHOTOS: Religious demonstrator returns to Murray State… Again

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor February 4, 2025

Religious demonstrator Matt Bourgault returned to Murray State on Feb. 3 to spread an evangelical message in the free speech zone on campus. Bourgault...

The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.

PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor January 30, 2025

On January 17th, Murray State inducted its 2024 class into the Racer Hall of Fame. The 2024 Hall of Fame class included: Ja Morant (Men's Basketball),...

Members of the team pose for a picture after winning the game.

PHOTOS: Women’s basketball beat the Evansville Purple Aces

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor January 30, 2025

On January 26th, the Racers faced off against the Evansville Purple Aces and walked away with their sixth straight win after a dominant performance. Katelyn...

Senior guard Terence Harcum celebrates after making a shot and drawing a foul.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball lose to Belmont in fifth MVC matchup

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor January 27, 2025

On Saturday, the Racers faced off against the Belmont Bruins in their fifth Missouri Valley Conference matchup. The Racers got off to a hot start,...

Senior guard Terence Harcum defends a Utah Valley player.

PHOTOS: Racers lose to Utah Valley in final second

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor November 26, 2024

Last Friday night, the Racers lost in heartbreaking fashion in the final second against Utah Valley. After a back-and-forth battle, the Wolverines...

Voters fill out ballots at the CFSB Center.

PHOTOS: Election 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor November 6, 2024

Our photographers fanned out across the county to cover the election, including all angles of the election, from signs in the community, voters at...

Sophomore defensive back Esteban Guillory tackles a NDSU receiver.

PHOTOS: Racers fall short against No. 1 ranked North Dakota State

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 29, 2024

On Saturday, the Racers faced off against the number one ranked Bison from North Dakota State. While the Racers showed some resiliency with two blocked...

Senior guard JaCobi Wood smiles while signing autographs with Destiny Thomas and Nick Ellington.

PHOTOS: Racer Mania 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 28, 2024

On Oct. 22, Murray State Athletics hosted Racer Mania. A chance for Racer fans to get introduced to this year's teams, and get a glimpse of what the...

The Racerettes walk with the team during the Racer walk.

PHOTOS: Homecoming 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 23, 2024

This past weekend, Murray State celebrated Homecoming, bringing hundreds of alumni back home to Murray. Homecoming was filled with all the normal traditions;...

The Racers run out of the starting gate onto the field.

PHOTOS: Racers fall to Illinois State in Homecoming game

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 23, 2024

On Saturday, the Racers faced off against the Illinois State Redbirds for their Homecoming game. While the loss in not the outcome most hoped for,...

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