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Sophomore forward Sydney Etter passes the ball up to her teammate.

Soccer loses last home game

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer October 22, 2023

Coming off of a three-game win streak, Murray State had the momentum to give the top-seeded conference team Drake University Bulldogs a run for their money...

Graduate midfielder Grace Bodker puts up a shot from midfield.

Preview: Soccer looks for revenge against Oklahoma

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer September 7, 2023

The Racers have a chance to get closer to a .500 record when they travel to face the University of Oklahoma Sooners. The Last Meeting Between MSU and...

Sophomore midfielder Mary Hardy heads up a ball on the offensive end. She scored the Racers first goal of the season.

Lack of shots leads to soccer loss

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer August 27, 2023

Fans got their tan on as the Murray State Racers and the University of Kentucky Wildcats faced off on Cutchin Field in the Racers’ “#FillTheHill”...

Senior soccer goalkeeper, Jenna Villacres founded the Murray State chapter of Morgan’s Message in fall 2022. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Chapter focuses on student-athlete mental health

Dionte Berry, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2023

In between being a full-time athlete and student, the mental health of student-athletes can be put on the backburner, but the Murray State chapter of Morgan’s...

Senior defender Saraya Young (right) scored the Racers’ only goal on Sunday, Oct. 16. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer loses close game at home

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer October 20, 2022

The women’s soccer team currently sit in sixth place in the MVC with a conference record of 3-3-2 and an overall record of 4-9-3 after falling to the...

Freshman forward Sydney Etter scores a hat trick in the Racers’ win on Sunday, Oct. 9. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer dominates ISU at Cutchin FIeld

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer October 13, 2022

The Racers dominated on Sunday, Oct. 9 as they defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 7-3 in a big conference win. Two members of the Murray State soccer...

Murray State's soccer team put up five total shots against the Evansville Aces on Sunday, Sept. 25. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer takes Evansville to 0-0 draw

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

The Murray State soccer team traveled to Evansville, Indiana, where it shut out the University of Evansville Aces on Sunday, Sept. 25.  The Racers...

Senior goalkeeper Jenna Villacres saved 12 shots on goal in the Racers' loss to Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer unable to score against Oklahoma

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer September 21, 2022

The Murray State soccer team hosted Oklahoma University on Sunday, Sept. 18 and lost the matchup 2-0.  The first goal of the game came in the 23rd...

Senior midfielder Lauren Payne scored once against Lindewood University on Sunday, Sept. 11. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Soccer picks up history 200th program win

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer September 14, 2022

The Murray State soccer team made history on Sunday, Sept. 11, when it won its 200th game as a program. On Senior Day, the Racers defeated the Lions...

Freshman midfielder Tori Schrimpf had one of the Racers' three shot attempts on Sunday, Aug. 28. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Soccer drops to 0-4 after loss to Bearcats

August 31, 2022

Ronan Summers Contributing Writer [email protected] Murray State’s soccer team traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, to play the University of Cincinnati...

Senior midfielder Lauren Payne, who was second in both goals and total points last season, looks to lead the Racers to another winning season in 2022. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

PREVIEW: Soccer looks to make noise in new conference

August 25, 2022

Ronan Summers Contributing Writer [email protected] The Murray State Racers soccer team has already begun play, losing their first two contests.  The...

Sophomore midfielder Audrey Henry scored the Racers lone goal in their loss to Tennessee Tech. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Soccer loses heartbreaker in OVC playoffs

November 6, 2021

Rachel Essner Staff Writer [email protected] The Murray State soccer team closed out their season with a 2-1 loss against Tennessee Tech University...

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