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Racers' guard/ forward Ava Learn, shooting a shot over opponent

Winter break wins propel women’s basketball to 12-4

Sam Hunter and Laney Evans January 23, 2025

Murray State women's basketball made bid strides during winter break. With their record sitting at 12-4, let's take a look at how they got there. Dec....

Women's basketball beats Northern Iowa and Drake for first time in program history

Women’s basketball beats Northern Iowa and Drake for first time in program history

Laney Evans, Sports Writer January 20, 2025

Women’s Basketball conquered Northern Iowa 95-89 on the road in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Thursday, Jan. 16. The Racers used their momentum to top Drake...

Women's Basketball pick up second win of season against Memphis

Women’s Basketball pick up second win of season against Memphis

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

Murray State sophomore guard Haven Ford went for 31 points in a four-point win over the University of Memphis Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 23.  Entering...

Women’s head coach Rechelle Turner looks toward the bench in disappointment during the Racers’ game against the Belmont Bruins.

Record crowd for women’s basketball loss to Southern Indiana

Laney Evans, Sports Writer November 14, 2024

The women’s basketball team fell to the University of Southern Indiana on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the annual Education Day game at the CFSB Center. The...

Women's basketball dominate in home opener

Women’s basketball dominate in home opener

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Contributing Writer November 10, 2024

The Women’s Basketball team won their first official game against SIUE in dominant fashion by a score of 104-60.  The Racers played hard in the...

Women's basketball gearing up for year three in the MVC

Women’s basketball gearing up for year three in the MVC

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

The Murray State women’s basketball team has faced the challenge of a new conference head on over the last two seasons, but the question this year is...

The team's seniors with their families before the game.

PHOTOS: Women’s Basketball wins over the Sycamores on senior night

Kristopher Fister, Photographer March 5, 2024

On Sunday the Murray State women's basketball team beat Indiana State 87-70 to win their last home game on senior night. The team's six seniors Cayson...

Murray State bench celebrates made shot by freshman guard Zoe Stewart as she runs by.

PHOTOS: Women’s Basketball beat the Evansville Purple Aces

Kristopher Fister, Photographer March 4, 2024

On Friday the Murray State women's basketball team beat the Evansville Purple Aces 85-59. After this game the Racers are 10-7 in the conference and...

Senior forward Katelyn Young goes for a midrange jump shot.

Second half struggles continue for women’s basketball

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer February 28, 2024

As the season nears an end and every game becomes just a bit more crucial, the Racers hosted the Belmont Bruins on Feb. 25. The Bruins held the Racers...

Freshman guard Haven Ford takes a three point shot from the corner.

PHOTOS: Women’s Basketball loses to Belmont in tough game

Kristopher Fister, Photographer February 26, 2024

The women's basketball team lost a hard fought game to the Belmont Bruins on Sunday, with the final score being 63-76. This leaves the Racers tied...

The bench celebrates a three-pointer during the game against Austin Peay.

PHOTOS: Racers Women’s Basketball comes back to beat Austin Peay on the road

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor December 14, 2023

  The Murray State Racers women's basketball team won in a tight game against Austin Peay State University on Dec. 9th. The Racers beat the...

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