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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...

Junior guard Nick Ellington celebrates his made dunk.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball rallies in the second half to win against Valpo

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor February 25, 2024

After being down at half, the Racers come back in a stellar second half to beat Valparaiso. During the game, junior guard Nick Ellington scored his...

The crowd celebrates JaCobi Wood's buzzer beater three-point shot.

Ellington scores 23 in Racers’ win over Missouri State

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

Four Racers finished in double-figures en route to Murray State’s second straight win at home as the Racers defeated the Missouri State Bears 82-72 Wednesday...

Junior forward Nick Ellington shoots a layup against an Illinois St. defender.

Mens basketball suffers ‘gut wrenching’ loss

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor February 2, 2024

For the second straight game, the Racerslost after having a 15-plus point second half lead as Murray State lost to Illinois State 61-59 on Tuesday, Jan....

Fellow players help up junior guard Brian Moore Jr. after he scores.

Racers end losing streak with win over Bradley

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor December 1, 2023

The Murray State basketball team kicked off its Missouri Valley Conference schedule with an upset victory over the Bradley Braves as the Racers defeated...

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