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Sophomore forward Jeffery Moss hits one of seven 3-pointers on his way to a career-high 31 points against Tennessee Tech.

JUST HAVING FUN: Moss buries Golden Eagles with long ball, Racers win

January 24, 2014

The Racers wasted no time ruffling the feathers of the Golden Eagles. Led by a career-high 31-point performance from sophomore guard Jeffery Moss,...

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Senior forward Jessica Winfrey attempts a shot in the Racers’ loss Saturday.

Freshmen lead team, still come up short

January 24, 2014

In the midst of a three-game losing streak and without its leading scorer, women’s basketball has turned to its freshmen guards to play larger than...

Racers remain perfect: Men blow by Austin Peay to take lead of OVC West

Racers remain perfect: Men blow by Austin Peay to take lead of OVC West

January 17, 2014

The final two undefeated teams in the OVC West squared off Saturday at the CFSB Center as the Racers hosted Austin Peay in a critical early season...

CHANGING COURSE: Women have slow start to new year

CHANGING COURSE: Women have slow start to new year

January 17, 2014

Winter Break for the women’s basketball team proved to be a challenge, as they took some tough losses. However, close games mixed with a few wins helped...

Women lose OVC opener to EKU

December 30, 2013

Women’s basketball opened conference play with an 86-72 loss to Eastern Kentucky Monday night in Richmond, Ky. The OVC-opener matched the conference’s...

Racers edge out Purple Aces

Racers edge out Purple Aces

December 6, 2013

Head Coach Steve Prohm had a big smile on his face after his team earned its first victory of the season against a Division I opponent Wednesday night,...

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Point guard Cam Payne looks to score in the win over Evansville Wednesday.

Streak ends at Xavier

December 6, 2013

After suffering their first losses of the season, women’s basketball bounced back with three consecutive wins before suffering a 70-66 loss to Xavier...

MEASURING UP - Men prepare for tough schedule

MEASURING UP – Men prepare for tough schedule

November 22, 2013

After four games and a 2-2 record, the Racers’ schedule is about to heat up as the men’s basketball team takes its next step in the 2013-14 season. “Now...

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Junior Jarvis Williams shoots over a Brescia defender in the Racers’ 97-69 win Tuesday.

Men take loss at Valpo, win home opener

November 15, 2013

An inexperienced men’s basketball team came up short on the road Friday night with a 77-74 loss to Valparaiso, but rebounded Tuesday at home with...

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Freshman Janssen Starks and senior Jessica Winfrey push the ball up the court in a 101-44 win against Robert-Morris Springfield Nov. 8.

Women cruise to 2-0

November 15, 2013

Women’s basketball opened the new season with a pair of victories against Robert Morris-Springfield and Evansville this week. The team’s depth...

Inexperience not a factor in first win

Inexperience not a factor in first win

November 9, 2013

Racer basketball fans got their first look at the reconstructed 2013-14 Murray State basketball team Saturday night during a scrimmage against Freed Hardeman....

Women drain Berea with 3-point shots

Women drain Berea with 3-point shots

November 9, 2013

A revitalized women’s basketball squad earned a 103-59 win in its exhibition game against Berea Sunday. Every player on Head Coach Rob Cross’ team...

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