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Soccer searches for first conference win

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor October 17, 2024

Murray State soccer is winless in Missouri Valley Conference play and look to finally get a full three points when they host the Indiana State Sycamores. The...

Junior forward Mary Hardy goes for a header.

Soccer concedes late; lose to Missouri State

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer October 11, 2024

The Racers dropped to 4-6-4 overall and 0-3-3 against conference opponents on Thursday, Oct. 10, after losing on the road to the Missouri State University...

The team poses for a picture with the U11 Invictus FC from Mayfield.

PHOTOS: Racers soccer ties 1-1 with Illinois State

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 9, 2024

On Sunday afternoon the Racers took on the Illinois State Redbirds and tied 1-1 after a hard fought match. In the first half, the Racers outshot the...

Hardy’s brace leads Racers over Grambling State

Hardy’s brace leads Racers over Grambling State

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 17, 2024

Murray State ended their non-conference schedule by beating Grambling State 2-0 and they now look toward Missouri Valley Conference play. The first...

Freshman forward Breece Bass chases after the ball alongside a Skyhawk player.

PHOTOS: Racers Soccer wins 6-1 over UT Martin

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor September 4, 2024

On Sunday afternoon the Racers definitively won their second straight home game against UT Martin 6-1. The Racers have scored 10 goals in their last...

Recap: Soccer Win Back-to-Back Home Games

Recap: Soccer Win Back-to-Back Home Games

Zach Simmons and Sam Hunter September 3, 2024

Murray State had an eventful Labor Day weekend as they played against Austin Peay on Aug. 29 and UT Martin on Sept. 1.   Aug. 29 vs Austin Peay Murray...

Sophomore Sydney Etter tries to maintain possession of the ball.

PHOTOS: Murray State Women’s Soccer vs Missouri State

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor September 19, 2023

The Racers women's soccer team played their first conference game against Missouri State University on Sunday, Sept. 17. The game ended in a 0-0 tie.

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...

Senior Camille Barber and sophomore Hayley Hogenmiller celebrate after Mary Hardy's goal.

PHOTOS: #FilltheHill Soccer Match

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor August 29, 2023

In the Racers second home game of the season against UK, sophomore Mary Hardy scored the first goal of the season. The Racers lost 2-1 to an SEC opponent....

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”...

The team huddles around each other before taking the pitch against Grambling State University.

Preview: Soccer welcomes University of Kentucky

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer August 24, 2023

After being held scoreless in both home and road openers, Murray State is set to host the University of Kentucky Wildcats in its “#FillTheHill” match. The...

Senior forward Saraya Young shoots one of the Racers’ two shots on goal against Missouri State. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Soccer season ends in heartbreak

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

After a spectacular tournament run, the Racers’ soccer season ended just one match shy of an MVC Championship. The first part of the season did not...

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