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Graduate student forward Katelyn Young goes for a layup.

Women’s basketball fall to Belmont despite Young’s 39-point performance

Nevaeh Nance, Contributing Writer February 3, 2025

In an intense matchup for first place in the Missouri Valley Conference, Murray State women's basketball fell to the Belmont Bruins 96-89 on Saturday,...

The bench celebrates after a three point shot.

OPINION: Women’s basketball is the better basketball team on campus, go support them

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor January 31, 2025

Men’s basketball has always been a force at Murray State. I will always root for the team that I was lucky to spend two years working for and a lifetime...

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 Ava Learn takes a corner three.

Women’s basketball goes 2-0 in weekend homestand

Sam Hunter, Contributing Writer January 28, 2025

The Murray State women’s basketball team had a show-stopping weekend. Defending home court twice in three days, beating Indiana State on Friday, Jan....

Racers' guard/ forward Ava Learn, shooting a shot over opponent

Winter break wins propel women’s basketball to 12-4

Sam Hunter and Laney Evans January 23, 2025

Murray State women's basketball made bid strides during winter break. With their record sitting at 12-4, let's take a look at how they got there. Dec....

Women's basketball beats Northern Iowa and Drake for first time in program history

Women’s basketball beats Northern Iowa and Drake for first time in program history

Laney Evans, Sports Writer January 20, 2025

Women’s Basketball conquered Northern Iowa 95-89 on the road in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Thursday, Jan. 16. The Racers used their momentum to top Drake...

Women's Basketball pick up second win of season against Memphis

Women’s Basketball pick up second win of season against Memphis

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

Murray State sophomore guard Haven Ford went for 31 points in a four-point win over the University of Memphis Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 23.  Entering...

Racers can’t finish after first half lead against No. 7 LSU

Racers can’t finish after first half lead against No. 7 LSU

Laney Evans, Sports Writer November 19, 2024

After leading the first three quarters, Murray State women’s basketball fell 74-60 to No. 7 ranked LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Friday night.  Kim...

Women’s head coach Rechelle Turner looks toward the bench in disappointment during the Racers’ game against the Belmont Bruins.

Record crowd for women’s basketball loss to Southern Indiana

Laney Evans, Sports Writer November 14, 2024

The women’s basketball team fell to the University of Southern Indiana on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the annual Education Day game at the CFSB Center. The...

Women's basketball dominate in home opener

Women’s basketball dominate in home opener

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Contributing Writer November 10, 2024

The Women’s Basketball team won their first official game against SIUE in dominant fashion by a score of 104-60.  The Racers played hard in the...

Women's basketball gearing up for year three in the MVC

Women’s basketball gearing up for year three in the MVC

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

The Murray State women’s basketball team has faced the challenge of a new conference head on over the last two seasons, but the question this year is...

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