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Adebayo follows through on her jumpshot. (Photo by Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Racers fall to Eagles, look to clinch OVC Tournament bid in season finale

February 28, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] Sophomore guard Janika Griffith-Wallace poured in a career-high 29 points as well...

Freshman guard Macey Turley drives to the paint against UT Martin. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers look to clinch OVC postseason birth

February 28, 2019

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer [email protected] With playoff implications on the line, the Murray State women’s basketball team will...

Freshman guard Lex Mayes looks for an open teammate amidst fullcourt pressure. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Dominant fourth quarter pushes Racers to late victory

February 24, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] With a four-point deficit entering the third quarter, zero turnovers and 4-5...

Freshman guard Lex Mayes begins to shoot a three against UT Martin. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers’ offense propels them to late victory

February 22, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] Up 42-24 at the half, Murray State women’s basketball team seemed poised to come...

Freshman guard Macey Turley drives up the floor to initiate the offense. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers continue fight toward Evansville

February 20, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] Sitting in a three-way tie for seventh place in the OVC, Murray State will play...

Sophomore guard Janika Griffith-Wallace looks for an open teammate. (Photo by Dan Hasko)

Late run by Governors snaps Racers winning streak

February 16, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] In the midst of a three-way tie for the fifth seed in the OVC, Murray State women’s...

Junior forward Cekeya Mack goes in for a layup. (Photo by Racer Athletics)

Racers road win extends winning streak to three games

February 15, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State women’s basketball extended its winning streak to three games by...

Adebayo assumes the triple threat stance against Belmont. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

The London Bridge leads to Murray, Kentucky

February 12, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer [email protected] England is home to the Premier League, professional soccer’s most prestigious...

Turley drives and looks for an open teammate. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers sweep weekend for first time since November

February 10, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer [email protected] Murray State women’s basketball avenged its Jan. 19 loss to SIUE with one of...

Griffith-Wallace prepares to cross over. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers overtime victory pushes them to eighth in the OVC

February 8, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer [email protected] Looking to avenge their 75-67 loss at Eastern Illinois earlier in the season, the...

Janika Griffith-Wallace passes the ball. (Photo by Dave Winder/Murray State Athletics)

Golden Eagles get boost from bench play

February 3, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Senior Writer [email protected] Coming off of a late victory against Jacksonville State that put them in eighth...

Turley drives after Adebayo screens Turley's defender. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers lose back-to-back games at home

January 27, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Senior Writer [email protected] On Thursday, Jan 24, Murray State played arguably its best game of the season against...

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