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Yantko unveils CFSB Center renovation plans

Yantko unveils CFSB Center renovation plans

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 13, 2024

Murray State Director of Athletics Nico Yantko announced a plan and presented renderings of a new look for the CFSB Center at the Board of Regents retreat...

Junior forward DJ Burns scored a Murray State career high 20 points in the Racers win over Lindsey Wilson. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Men’s basketball dominates in home opener

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor November 17, 2022

Men’s basketball returned to the CFSB Center on Saturday, Nov. 12, when Murray State hosted the Lindsey Wilson College Blue Raiders for the first home...

Junior guard Rob Perry tries to put up a tough layup against St. Louis on Monday, Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Men’s basketball starts with a loss

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor November 10, 2022

With a bunch of new faces, a new head coach, and a new conference, the Murray State men’s basketball season has officially started. Only two players...

Junior guard Tevin Brown is one of the players leaving Murray State as he declared for the NBA Draft with an agent. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Transfer Portal sends men’s basketball into a frenzy

April 10, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] As college basketball season comes to a close, the one phrase everyone is hearing right now is...

Murray State takes on San Francisco Thursday at 8:40 central time. Photo courtesy of Justine Ertl/Racer Athletics.

PREVIEW: Murray State takes on March Madness

March 17, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] With the OVC Championship win, Murray State punched their ticket to the NCAA tournament, better...

Senior forward Alexis Burpo grabbed a career high 16 rebounds in the Racers loss to Tennessee Tech in the OVC Semifinals. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Women’s basketball falls short of OVC Championship

March 13, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Falling short of glory, the Murray State women’s basketball team lost 68-62 to Tennessee Tech...

Junior forward KJ Williams was named OVC Player of the Year for the 2021-22 regular season. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Men’s basketball goes undefeated in OVC play

March 3, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] The 2021-22 regular season for the Murray State men’s basketball ended with an undefeated conference...

Sophomore forward Katelyn Young scored 22 points in the Racers win over the Skyhawks on Saturday, Feb. 19. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Women’s basketball picks up 20th win

February 24, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] With the women’s basketball team's 69-56 victory over UT Martin on Saturday, Feb. 19, Murray...

Junior guard Tevin Brown scored nine points for the Racers in their win over Morehead State on Saturday, Feb. 12. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Men’s basketball rallies to get 14th straight win

February 16, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] The 21st-ranked Murray State men's basketball team extended their win streak to 14 with their 57-53...

Sophomore forward Hannah McKay scored a career-high 21 points in the Racers win on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Photo by Mary Huffman/The News.

Women’s basketball wins OT thriller against Austin Peay

February 16, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State women’s basketball team got back at the Austin Peay Governors with a 68-61 overtime...

Sophomore forward Katelyn Young scored 17 points and 12 rebounds in the Racers win over SIUE on Saturday, Feb. 5. Photo by Mary Huffman/The News.

Women’s basketball bounces back with win over SIUE

February 9, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State women’s basketball team bounced back after their overtime loss against Austin...

Junior forward KJ Williams grabbed a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds in the Racers win over Tennessee Tech on Monday, Jan. 24. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Racer basketball continues hot streak with win over Tennessee Tech

January 26, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State men’s basketball team continued their impressive season run on Monday, Jan....

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