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The Racers run onto the court and warm up before the game.

Men’s basketball rally falls short in loss to Bradley

Sam Hunter, Sports Writer January 20, 2025

The Murray State Racers suffered a 74-61 defeat to the Bradley Braves on Saturday at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky on Saturday,Jan. 18. Despite...

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...

Photo by Stephen Furst

Lindsay’s 27 leads men’s basketball over Middle Tennessee

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor November 17, 2024

In the 147th all-time meeting between Murray State and Middle Tennessee, the Racers breezed past the Blue Raiders 88-67 in Murfreesboro on Nov. 16. MTSU...

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...

Men's basketball opens 100th with 76 point win over Bethel

Men’s basketball opens 100th with 76 point win over Bethel

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor November 5, 2024

Murray State men's basketball opened up their 2024-25 season by winning in dominant fashion over the visiting Bethel Wildcats 113-37 on Nov. 4. Five...

Senior guard JaCobi Wood smiles while signing autographs with Destiny Thomas and Nick Ellington.

PHOTOS: Racer Mania 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 28, 2024

On Oct. 22, Murray State Athletics hosted Racer Mania. A chance for Racer fans to get introduced to this year's teams, and get a glimpse of what the...

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...

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 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...

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