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Long pushes players to ‘win every day’

November 10, 2017

Story by Cory Sharber, contributing writer Casey Long has brought his glass-half-full mentality to the Murray State men’s basketball team as an assistant...

Mitch Stewart: Youngest coach in Division I football

Mitch Stewart: Youngest coach in Division I football

September 11, 2015

Story by Mallory Tucker, Staff writer The youngest head coach in Division I football, first-year Head Coach Mitch Stewart sees himself as more than...

Coach finalizes football staff for 2015

March 5, 2015

Head Coach Mitch Stewart has completed his staff for the 2015 season of Racer football according to GoRacers.com. Among the staff additions are Brandon...

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Head Coach Kara Amundson pitches to her team at practice earlier this season.

Softball alumnae return to Racer Field

October 17, 2014

It takes the little things to build a huge program, and no one knows that better than Murray State softball Head Coach Kara Amundson. This weekend proved...

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Sophomore Marcus Holliday carries the ball in the season opener against Union College, where Murray State won 73-26.

HATCHER TALKS LOUISVILLE: Maturity, size, experience concerns for Racers

September 5, 2014

After a big win against Union College August 28, the Racers have been in high spirits as they prepare to hit the road and play the University of Louisville...

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The men’s cross country team takes a run early Thursday morning.

Cross country starts season at Belmont

September 5, 2014

Head Coach Jenny Severns has a positive outlook for the rest of the cross country season after the August 29 meet at the Belmont Opener. “I think...

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Senior Taylor Olden spikes the ball in a home game last season. Olden will continue her Racer career this year.

Volleyball returns hopeful with seasoned players

September 5, 2014

The Murray State volleyball squad looks to be poised for success this 2014-15 season, said Head Coach David Schwepker. Schwepker described last...

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Seniors Jonathan Fairell and T.J. Sapp are drenched by teammates as basketball Head Coach Steve Prohm waits in anticipation Tuesday evening at Roy Stewart Stadium.

Ice Bucket Challenge sweeps athletics staff, teams

August 22, 2014

As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge sweeps the nation, Racer Nation is also doing its share to help. The challenge has been taking social media by storm...

STAYING BUSY: Johnny Reagan talks of legendary career as player, coach at Murray State

STAYING BUSY: Johnny Reagan talks of legendary career as player, coach at Murray State

March 7, 2014

“There are no secrets in baseball,” he said, referring to his success. No secret formula, no certain strategy, nothing. John Lee “Johnny”...

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