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Murray State players huddle around to watch a Senior Night video on the jumbotron following their victory over Valparaiso on Sunday, Feb. 26. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Basketball prepares for the “madness”

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor March 2, 2023

A win on senior night has set the path to madness for the Murray State men’s basketball team. In a new conference, with a new championship on the line,...

Sophomore guard Brian Moore Jr. scored a career high 25 points in the Racers win over Belmont on Wednesday, Feb 1. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Racers narrowly escape Belmont at home

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor February 2, 2023

In just the second meeting since switching conferences, the Murray State men’s basketball team barely came out on top over Belmont, defeating the Bruins...

Sophomore guard Brian Moore Jr. led the Racers with 19 points in their loss to Southern Illinois on Tuesday, Jan. 24. Photo by Rebeca Mertins/The News.

Murray State vs SIU: a rivalry reborn

Jakob Milani, Sports Editor January 26, 2023

MVC basketball can bring out the most in fan bases, and those words had never seemed more true as the Southern Illinois Salukis hosted the Murray State’s...

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...

Murray State won its 18th OVC Championship against the Morehead State Eagles on Saturday, March 5. Photo by Jakob Milani/The News.

Men’s basketball captures OVC Championship for 18th time

March 13, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State was officially crowned OVC Men’s Basketball Champions after they defeated Morehead...

Junior guard Tevin Brown scored 20 points in the Racers win over SIUE on Saturday, Feb. 5. Photo by Jayden Hayn/The News.

Men’s basketball picks up win 300 in CFSB Center

February 9, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected]  Murray State men’s basketball officially ranked in the Associated Press College Basketball...

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....

Junior forward KJ Williams scored a career high in points with 32 against Cumberland. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics

Men’s basketball opens season with win over Cumberland

November 15, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Basketball season kicked off with a blowout 109-77 win for the Murray State men’s basketball...

Sophomore forward Hannah McKay recorded a double-double against Trevecca Nazarene in the Racers opening Exhibition game. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Basketball season kicks off for Murray State

November 6, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Basketball season officially kicked off for Murray State on Monday, Nov. 2, as both the men’s...

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