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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...

Sophomore quarterback Jayden Stinson completed 50% of his passes and threw for a touchdown against the Austin peay Governors on Saturday, Oct. 15. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Football loses Battle of the Border

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor October 20, 2022

Another loss for Murray State’s football team puts the Racers at 0-7 on the season, as the Racers lost to their rival, the Austin Peay Governors, in...

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...

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...

Senior forward Anthony Smith celebrates after scoring and being fouled on the play. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Seniors lead Racers to third straight regular season OVC Championship

March 1, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] On their last night in front of Racer fans in the CFSB Center, senior forward Anthony...

Racers bounce back to defeat Governors

Racers bounce back to defeat Governors

October 10, 2019

Jonathan Dunning Contributing Writer [email protected] After suffering its first OVC loss of the season, the Murray State volleyball team...

Sophomore outfielder Logan Braundmeier reaches out to catch a fly ball in Clarksville, Tennessee. (Photo by Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Racers split with Govs to take OVC lead

April 10, 2019

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer [email protected] In another matchup of the Heritage Bank Battle of the Border, Murray State Racer softball...

Junior forward Evelyn Adebayo lays the ball in against Austin Peay. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers clinch OVC tournament birth

March 3, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] After a SIUE loss to Jacksonville State, Murray State women’s basketball team...

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...

Racers sweep their way to the big dance

Racers sweep their way to the big dance

November 17, 2018

Story by Maggiann Ackerman Staff Writer [email protected] Murray State swept the top-seeded Austin Peay Governors in the OVC Championship...

Darcia Brown elevates to return the ball. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers volleyball falls in Battle of the Border match

September 26, 2018

Murray State dropped to 0-3 in the OVC, after the Austin Peay State University Governors stopped the Racers from clenching their first conference win this...

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