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Senior forward Nick Ellington and senior guard AJ Ferguson fight for a rebound with a Belmont player.

Men’s basketball lose to UNI in “home game” at Belmont

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

What was supposed to be a Murray State men’s basketball game at the CFSB Center on Sunday afternoon turned into a Monday night game at the Curb Event...

Senior guard Kylen Milton shoots a three over a WKU defender.

Men’s basketball douses the UIC Flames without leading scorer

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor February 12, 2025

The Murray State men’s basketball team won the first game of their 3-game home stand, taking down the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Flames, and...

Junior forward Alden Applewhite and senior guard Terence Harcum try and force a steal.

PHOTOS: Racers drop fourth straight game to Drake

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor February 7, 2025

  On Feb. 4, 2025, the Murray State men's basketball team hosted the Drake Bulldogs at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. This matchup was...

Senior guard Terence Harcum celebrates after making a shot and drawing a foul.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball lose to Belmont in fifth MVC matchup

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor January 27, 2025

On Saturday, the Racers faced off against the Belmont Bruins in their fifth Missouri Valley Conference matchup. The Racers got off to a hot start,...

Men’s basketball embarrassed by Belmont in fifth MVC meeting

Men’s basketball embarrassed by Belmont in fifth MVC meeting

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor January 26, 2025

The 24th chapter of the Murray State versus Belmont men’s basketball rivalry was written on Saturday, Jan. 25, when the Bruins came to the CFSB Center. This...

Senior guard AJ Ferguson drives past a Valpo defender.

Ferguson leads men’s basketball in return to Southern Illinois

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

There aren’t too many things in sports better than beating your former team, especially if you score a career-high against that team. On Wednesday, Jan....

Men's basketball goes on a roller coaster ride

Men’s basketball goes on a roller coaster ride

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

While students were packing up and heading home to enjoy a relaxing winter break, Murray State men’s basketball was working to perfect their craft for...

Senior guard Terence Harcum defends a Utah Valley player.

PHOTOS: Racers lose to Utah Valley in final second

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor November 26, 2024

Last Friday night, the Racers lost in heartbreaking fashion in the final second against Utah Valley. After a back-and-forth battle, the Wolverines...

Men's basketball falls in final second to Utah Valley

Men’s basketball falls in final second to Utah Valley

Jonah Morgan, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

The Murray State Racers men’s basketball team was not able to extend their win streak to three games, as they lost to the Utah Valley Wolverines...

Senior guard Terence Harcum drives past a Pitt defender
Photo courtesy of Dave Winder - Murray State Athletics

Men’s basketball unsuccessful in Pittsburgh

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor November 9, 2024

Murray State men’s basketball had the lead at two different points in the game, but couldn't see the game through against the toughest opponent on their...

Junior forward Nick Ellington goes for a dunk.

Racers selected third in MVC preseason poll

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor October 5, 2024

Murray State’s men’s basketball team was picked to finish third in the Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll, as announced at MVC Media Day on...

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