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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...

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...

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