![The Murray State tennis team celebrates its placement in the 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tennis-for-52-1200x900.jpeg)
Tennis goes dancing in NCAA Tournament
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![Murray State bench celebrates after a made three point shot.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC09395-1200x957.jpg)
Racers advance to MVC Quarterfinals
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![The Racers’ bench explodes in celebration after a play from freshman guard Zoe Stewart.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WBB-Bench-for-314-1200x800.jpg)
PREVIEW: Racers go hooping in the Heartland
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![Junior guard JaCobi Wood during the starting lineup announcements.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DSC08547-1179x1200.jpeg)
Best Sporting Event: Men’s Basketball
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![The Murray State womens basketball team poses with Head Coach Rechelle Turner after her 100th win. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Turner-100-win-1200x676.jpg)
Turner gets 100th win at Murray State
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PODCAST: Sports Ball for Dummies, Ep. 4
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PODCAST: Sports Ball for Dummies, Ep. 3
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PODCAST: Sports Ball for Dummies, Ep. 2
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PODCAST: Sports Ball for Dummies, Ep. 1
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![Freshman guard Zoe Stewart puts up a three pointer in practice.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC04524-e1702525800140-1200x798.jpg)
Women’s basketball defeats former OVC foe
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![Players on the bench cheer on their teammates late in a game.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WBBall_mertins_1-1200x793.jpg)
New offense means new hope for women’s team
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![Elections signs seen on Olive Boulevard.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DSC09968-1200x799.jpeg)
Beshear wins over Cameron
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![Senior forward Katelyn Young smiles during the Racers first practice.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Katelyn-1-806x1200.jpg)
Katelyn Young: On the path to greatness
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![Senior forward Hannah McKay smiles during her interviews before the first official practice.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hannah-1-896x1200.jpg)
Hannah McKay: One last ride for the Racers
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![Head Coach Rechelle Turner looks on during the Racers frst official practice of the season.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/WBB-preview-cover-1200x800.jpg)
PREVIEW: Racers prep for second MVC run
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![Sophomore forward Sydney Etter passes the ball up to her teammate.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/RMertins_soccer_Etter-1200x800.jpg)
Soccer loses last home game
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![Sophomore forward Syndey Etter settles a ball on her way down the pitch.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC01787-1200x800.jpg)
Soccer ties for third consecutive game
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![Senior forward Chloe Barnthouse takes a shot on goal.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC05218-1087x1200.jpeg)
Racers draw in first conference game
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![Sophomore midfielder Mary Hardy heads up a ball on the offensive end. She scored the Racers first goal of the season.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DSC01059-e1693181260672-1200x855.jpg)
Lack of shots leads to soccer loss
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![Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Football_image3-1200x960.jpg)
Preview: Fall sports get rolling
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![Sophomore thrower Alexis Meloche won the javelin event at the Jim Green Invitational hosted by UK. Photo courtesy of Ben Nichols.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Image-600x900.jpeg)
Track and field preps for conference meet
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![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.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/95A0573-900x600.jpg)
Softball drops back-to-back to Salukis
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![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.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/95A0187-900x600.jpg)
Osbron plays hero in walk-off home win
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![Senior infielder Lindsey Carroll throws a runner out in game three against Evansville. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_9209-900x720.jpg)
Softball tops Aces in three-game series
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![Senior right handed pitcher Hannah James throws a strike, leading to one of her 13 strikeouts in the Racers win over the Belmont Bruins on Tuesday, April 11. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_6353-900x600.jpg)
James strikes out 13 batters in victory
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![Senior right-handed pitcher Hannah James gets one of her five strikeouts against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Tuesday, April 4. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_6294-900x600.jpg)
Trio nabs six runs en route to softball win
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![Freshman infielder Ailey Schyck hits a double to bring freshman outfielder Jadyn Thompson home to score against the Austin Peay Governors on Wednesday, March 29. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_6469-900x600.jpg)
Win streak ends in Battle of the Border
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![Sophomore infielder Erin Lackey hits a single in the Racers’ win over Western Illinois on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSCF1838-900x506.jpg)
Softball splits home tourney, takes down WIU
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![Sophomore infielder Erin Lackey records one of her seven hits at the Alex Wilcox Memorial Tournament. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Errin-Lackey-39-900x720.jpg)
Softball continues to roll early in season
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![Senior right hander Hannah James winds up to pitch against Ball State on Friday, Feb. 24. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_0411-900x720.jpg)
Softball win 4 at home invitational
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![Head Coach Rechelle Turner and Assistant Coach Monica Evans honor senior guards Macey Turley and Jordyn Hughes and senior forward Alexis Burpo. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/womens-bball_Rebeca-Mertins-900x600.jpg)
Turley breaks own record in final home game
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![Senior guard Macey Turley scored her 2000th point against Drake on Thursday, Feb. 23. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Womens-game-2-23-Culp-1-545x900.jpg)
Turley cracks 2,000 points in loss to Drake
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![Senior infielder Lindsey Carroll was responsible for a pair of runs against Kennesaw State. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/gallery_image-23-900x600.jpg)
Softball goes 2-2 in Trojan Classic
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![Junior forward Katelyn Young scored 34 points in the Racers double overtime loss against Missouri State. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/gallery_image-22-900x720.jpg)
Women’s basketball falls in double OT
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![Redshirt senior Gracie Osbron prepares to field a ground ball during the Wildcat Invitational. Photo courtesy of Justine Ertl/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_2116-2-900x900.jpg)
Osbron earns Player of the Week honors
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![Senior guard Macey Turley breaks the record for most double-digit point games in program history in the Racers’ loss to Ilinois State on Sunday, Feb. 5. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/MSU_WomensBasketball_Turley-900x600.jpg)
Turley etches name in Racer record book
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![Senior forward Alexis Burpo became the eigth Racers in program history to grab 800 rebounds over the Weekend. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/gallery_image-21-900x720.jpg)
Women’s basketball’s fall continues
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![Junior forward Katelyn young put up 31 points in the Racers win over UT Martin. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/gallery_image-19-900x506.jpg)
Young’s 31 points gives Racers road win
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![Junior outside hitter Jayla Holcombe and graduate middle blocker Elisa Dozio attempt to block a spike from an opposing attacker. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Holcombe-and-Dozio-vs-Evansville-900x504.jpg)
Volleyball preps for MVC Tournament
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![Senior guard Jordyn Hughes scored 11 points in the Racers loss to Purdue. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Jordyn-Hughes-for-11_17-900x506.jpg)
Women’s basketball falls at Purdue
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![Senior guard Macey Turley finished the Racers season opener with 14 points, six assist and five rebounds. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/gallery_image-18-900x506.jpg)
Women’s basketball kicks season off with win
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![Senior forward Saraya Young shoots one of the Racers’ two shots on goal against Missouri State. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Saraya-Young-Soccer-championship-900x506.jpg)
Soccer season ends in heartbreak
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![Junior forward Hannah McKay goes for a wide-open layup against Bethel University on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Hannah-McKay-vs-Bethel-900x506.jpg)
Women’s basketball preps for season
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![Graduate middle blocker (left) Elisa Dozio gets congratulated after a block against the Beacons. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Elisa-Dozio-vs-Valpo-900x504.jpg)
Volleyball heads toward final matches
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![The team celebrates after advancing to the MVC semifinals. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Soccer-semi-finals-900x506.jpg)
Soccer advances to MVC Semifinals
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![Graduate middle blocker Elisa Dozio and freshman outside hitter Ella Vogel attempts a block in their game agaisnt Drake. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Vogel-vs-Drake-900x505.jpg)
Volleyball struggles in conference play
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![enior goalkeeper Jamie Skarupsky grabbed four saves against the Drake Bulldogs. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Skarupsky-vs-Drake-900x506.jpeg)
Soccer turns focus to MVC tourney
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![Sophomore setter Bella Dearinger totaled 82 assists and 20 digs against both Bradley and Illinois State on Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Bella-Dearinger-vs-IL-State-900x504.png)
Volleyball wins back-to-back at home
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![The Murray State volleyball team huddles together after its 3-2 win over Missouri State on Friday, Oct. 14. Photo courtesy of David Eaton /Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Volleyball-vs-Missouri-ST-900x504.jpg)
Volleyball goes 1-1 over the weekend
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![Senior defender Saraya Young (right) scored the Racers’ only goal on Sunday, Oct. 16. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Saraya-Young-vs-Valpo-900x506.jpg)
Soccer loses close game at home
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![Freshman forward Sydney Etter scores a hat trick in the Racers’ win on Sunday, Oct. 9. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sydney-Etter-vs-ISU-900x720.jpg)
Soccer dominates ISU at Cutchin FIeld
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![Freshman outside hitter Federica Nuccio had nine kills, 16 digs and 2 assists across the two games on Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Federica-Nuccia-vs-UIC-900x504.jpg)
Volleyball drops two over weekend
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![Senior outside hitter Alysha Smith finished the weekend with 27 kills. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Alysha-Smith-vs-Missouri-St.-900x506.png)
Volleyball starts MVC schedule 0-3
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![Murray States soccer team put up five total shots against the Evansville Aces on Sunday, Sept. 25. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Soccer-vs-Belmont-900x506.jpg)
Soccer takes Evansville to 0-0 draw
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![Junior middle blocker Darci Metzger (#13) recorded 16 kills across the invite. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Darci-Metzger-vs-Samford-900x504.png)
Volleyball goes winless at Samford Invite
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![Senior goalkeeper Jenna Villacres saved 12 shots on goal in the Racers loss to Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Jenna-Villacres-vs-Oklahoma-900x506.jpg)
Soccer unable to score against Oklahoma
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![Senior midfielder Lauren Payne scored once against Lindewood University on Sunday, Sept. 11. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.](https://murraystatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Lauren-Payne-vs-Lindenwood-900x506.jpg)
Soccer picks up history 200th program win
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