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Graduate outfielder Brennan McCullough makes the last catch in the fifth inning. McCullough recorded three hits and a home run against the Austin Peay Governors on Tuesday, March 28. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Baseball swings for the fences in rivalry game

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor March 30, 2023

The bats were hot in Clarksville, Tennessee, as the Murray State baseball team defeated the Austin Peay Governors 12-6 on Tuesday, March 28. The teams...

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.

Win streak ends in Battle of the Border

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 30, 2023

Murray State needed four pitchers in the 6-4 loss on Wednesday, March 29, in the annual Battle of the Border against Austin Peay. Murray State’s all-time...

Senior second baseman Jordan Cozart's teammates greet him as he crosses the plate after hitting a home run against Morehead State. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Historic baseball season comes to a close in loss against SEMO

June 2, 2021

Simon Elfrink Editor-in-Chief [email protected] After going 30-23 in the regular slate, the Murray State baseball team fought their way...

Redshirt junior first baseman Trey Woosley hits a home run in the second game against Austin Peay. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Baseball finishes historic regular season, secures OVC Tournament appearance

May 24, 2021

Simon Elfrink Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Despite only taking one of the three games against Austin Peay State University at Reagan...

Redshirt-senior wide receiver Malik Honeycutt pulls down a pass against Austin Peay. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Football’s perfection ends against Austin Peay

April 5, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer [email protected] After a slow first half, the Murray State football team failed to out-duel the Austin Peay Governors...

Junior infielder Lindsey Carroll touches home plate after blasting a three-run home run against Austin Peay. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Softball stays hot in series against Austin Peay

March 24, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer [email protected] A mid-week doubleheader proved not to be an issue for the Murray State softball team as the...

Sophomore goalkeeper Jenna Villacres recorded a shutout against Austin Peay University on Tuesday, March 16. (Photo courtesy of David Eaton)

Racers beat Austin Peay, start 5-0

March 20, 2021

Rachel Essner Staff Writer [email protected] The Murray State soccer team hosted Austin Peay State University at Cutchin Field on Tuesday,...

Freshman outside hitter Jayla Holcombe was awarded OVC Offensive Player of the Week after a powerful performance against UT Martin. (Photo courtesy of David Eaton)

Volleyball to take on Austin Peay in two-game series

March 5, 2021

Rachel Essner Contributing Writer [email protected] The Murray State volleyball team will hit the road again to compete against Austin...

Carlos Paez surveys the floor against the Racers. (Photo courtesy of Colby Wilson/APSU Athletics)

Austin Peay gets its revenge against the Racers at home

December 22, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Murray State men’s basketball’s road woes continued against Austin Peay, as they fell...

Senior forward Brion Whitley finishes a layup across the lane against Austin Peay. (Photo courtesy of Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers trounce Governors for 24th straight home win

December 9, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Murray State men’s basketball hung on to the sixth longest active home winning streak...

Junior pitcher Connor Holden pitches the ball to an Austin Peay batter. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers’ dominant hitting leads to first road series win

March 9, 2020

Simon Elfrink Staff Writer [email protected] Murray State baseball won its first series on the road by taking two of three games against...

Sophomore guard Tevin Brown drives to the basket with freshman guard Carlos Paez defending him. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers beat Governors, advance to third straight OVC Championship against Belmont

March 7, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] The stage is now set. For the third straight year, Murray State men’s basketball will...

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