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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...

Men's basketball finds two more teams, completing 24-25 schedule

Men’s basketball finds two more teams, completing 24-25 schedule

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 23, 2024

It took a little longer than normal, but the Murray State men's basketball team has a full 31 game schedule thanks to Utah Valley and UT Arlington. Both...

Men’s Basketball Starts Yearly Mentorship Program

Men’s Basketball Starts Yearly Mentorship Program

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 12, 2024

Sometimes it isn’t just about basketball. Sometimes it’s about finding what comes after. When Steve Prohm came back to coach Murray State in 2023,...

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

Opinion: What’s the wage gap at Murray State?

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor March 14, 2024

The gender wage gap has been a hot topic for a long time. In college basketball, where more and more women are taking over as coaches, that gap is still...

PHOTOS: Men's Basketball heartbreaking loss at MVC tournament

PHOTOS: Men’s Basketball heartbreaking loss at MVC tournament

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor March 9, 2024

The Racers Men's Basketball team falls to the Missouri State Bears in the first round of the Missouri Valley Tournament. The team's St. Louis trip...

Junior guard JaCobi Wood makes a move around a Missouri State defender.

Racers’ season ends in St. Louis

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor March 8, 2024

Murray State had their last dance on Thursday, March 7, as the Racers fell to the Missouri State Bears 60-35. Despite winning the previous two matchups...

Senior Qunicy Anderson and junior Nick Ellington try and block a shot from Belmont player Malik Dia.

Belmont spoils Racers’ senior night

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor March 1, 2024

Emotions ran high on Wednesday when Murray State hosted the Belmont Bruins on senior night. Despite the Racers taking a lead early in the first half,...

The team claps for the seniors as each one is recognized.

PHOTOS: Men’s Basketball Senior Night

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor March 1, 2024

Men's Basketball falls to Belmont 61-83 at the last home game of the season. The Racers took time before and after the game to honor the seniors Quincy...

Senior guard Rob Perry goes to the net.

Racers ride strong second half to beat Valpo at home

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

Four Racers finished in double figures en route to Murray State’s third straight win at home, as the Racers defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 80-68 Saturday...

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