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Sophomore guard Ja Morant speeds past a defender Saturday against EKU. (Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Morant makes more history in lopsided EKU win

February 16, 2019

Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State capped off a two-game road trip in emphatic fashion by throttling...

Junior forward Cekeya Mack goes in for a layup. (Photo by Racer Athletics)

Racers road win extends winning streak to three games

February 15, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State women’s basketball extended its winning streak to three games by...

Morant plays the air guitar after drilling a three. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Racers face Governors and Colonels on Valentine’s Day weekend

February 12, 2019

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer [email protected] Last season, the ‘Battle at the Border’ games between Murray State and Austin Peay...

Turley calls out a play on offense. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers look to ride momentum up the OVC standings

February 12, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer [email protected] Murray State women’s basketball will look to continue its hot streak going into...

McSwain competes in her event. (Photo by Racer Athletics)

Racers compete in Don DeNoon Invitational and Rod McCravy Memorial

February 4, 2019

Story by Nigel Walton Contributing writer [email protected] The Murray State Racers finished up a two-day meet this weekend at the Don...

Freshman forward KJ Williams finishes with a dunk in the second half. Williams recorded his first career double-double in Saturday's game. (Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Morant, Racers get last laugh in duel with Mayo’s Colonels

January 6, 2019

Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor [email protected] The much anticipated pairing of the OVC’s premier scorers in Murray State sophomore...

Freshman defender Joselle Morche surveys the field. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers lose first home game in four years

October 22, 2018

Story by Adam Redfern Staff Writer [email protected] Eastern Kentucky University became the first team in four years to beat Murray State...

Quincy Williams takes off for the endzone after an interception. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Racers claim the top spot in the OVC

October 20, 2018

Story by Keith Jaco Staff Writer [email protected] Murray State football extended its win streak to four games on Saturday, Oct. 20 as it...

Senior quarterback Drew Anderson scrambles for a touchdown during the Racers' game against Tennessee State. (Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Racing onward: Football transforming from all-time low to 3-0

October 19, 2018

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer [email protected] The Murray State Racers’ football team is off to its best OVC start since 1997 after a...

Darcia Brown elevates to spike the ball. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Racers earn first OVC victory

September 30, 2018

Story by Keenan Hall Staff writer [email protected] Murray State volleyball swept the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels to clinch its...

(Graphic by Rosalyn Churchman/TheNews)

The Haves and the Have Nots: The financial divide between state athletic departments

September 20, 2018

Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor [email protected] When Kentucky’s General Assembly passed a biennial budget in early April, most...

Photo by Hunter Julius/Racer Athletics

Tennis can’t complete OVC sweep, falls at EKU

April 16, 2018

Story by Adam Redfern, Contributing writer A 4-3 loss at Eastern Kentucky Saturday marked the end of Murray State women’s tennis’ 10-game winning...

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