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Phil and Phyllis Panici walk through the floodwaters to their boat.

PHOTOS: Storm and flooding damage throughout the region

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor April 10, 2025

A significant storm system rolled through the region beginning on Wednesday, April 2. The storms caused wind damage throughout Calloway County, and...

Sophomore shortstop Parker Holcombe celebrates an out from freshman infielder Kenley Minor.

PHOTOS: Racers softball wins over Skyhawks

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor April 10, 2025

On Wednesday March 26, the Racers faced off against the UT Martin Skyhawks in a one game, midweek matchup at Racer Field. The Racers came into the...

Junior center Ahmet Jonovic hypes up the Braves fans in the final seconds of the game.

PHOTOS: Best of March Madness

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor April 10, 2025

Best of Men's   Best of Women's Thanks again to Max's 641 Towing, CFSB, Suiter Insurance Group, and EXIT Realty Key Group for sponsoring...

Senior guard Trinity White drives past an Iowa defender.

PHOTOS: Women’s basketball’s historic season ends with loss to Iowa

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor March 26, 2025

On Saturday March 22, a historic Murray State women's basketball season came to an end with a first round loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes in the NCAA Tournament. Sophomore...

The team take a selfie while celebrating.

PHOTOS: Racers win MVC Championship – first look

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor March 16, 2025

On Sunday March 16, the Murray State women's basketball team beat the Belmont Bruins in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship game, earning them...

From left to right: Briley Pena, Jada Cook, and Adriana Blazquez smile while walking off the court after winning the game.

PHOTOS: Racers beat Braves to advance to MVC semifinal

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor March 16, 2025

On Friday March 14, the Racers faced off against the Bradley Braves in their first game of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The Racers...

Graduate assistant coach coach Kayla Mitchell gives the shoes up to the camera.

PHOTOS: First look of Murray State’s win over Drake

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor March 15, 2025

On Saturday March 15, the Racers beat the Drake Bulldogs to advance to the Missouri Valley Conference championship game tomorrow at 1 p.m. The Racers...

Senior guard Terence Harcum steps back, trying to shake the Evansville defender.

PHOTOS: Racers beat Evansville in first round of Arch Madness

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor March 7, 2025

On Thursday Mar. 6, the Racers went head-to-head against the Evansville Purple Aces in the first round of Arch Madness at the Missouri Valley Conference...

The sun sets over the CFSB Center during the home opener.

PHOTOS: Baseball home opener ends with walk-off win

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor March 3, 2025

On Monday Feb. 24, the Murray State baseball team faced off against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their home opener. The game got off to a...

Senior forward Nick Ellington wins the opening tip-off.

PHOTOS: Racers lose “home game” to UNI at Belmont

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor February 27, 2025

On Monday Feb. 17, the Racers took on the UNI Panthers in a "home game" hosted at Belmont due to an ongoing power outage at Murray State. The Racers...

The team poses for a picture after the win.

PHOTOS: Women’s basketball beat UNI

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor February 27, 2025

On Saturday Feb. 15, the women's basketball team faced off against the UNI Panthers in an unorthodox, limited power game. Tip-off was postponed over...

PHOTOS: Snow day photo gallery

PHOTOS: Snow day photo gallery

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor February 22, 2025

Murray and the surrounding areas were blanketed with two to six inches of snow on the evening of Feb. 18. Even though the roads had been pre-treated,...

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