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Murray State men’s and women’s cross country teams huddle up before their respective meets. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Murray State cross country looking for major improvement in 2019

August 29, 2019

Nick Kendall Staff Writer [email protected] After injuries, rough conference finishes and graduation, both Murray State men’s and women’s...

Women's golf wins, men finish ninth

Women’s golf wins, men finish ninth

September 28, 2017

Story by D.J. Pigg, Contributing writer Murray State’s women’s golf team won the Chris Banister Championship for the second year in a row on Tuesday. After...

Contributed by David Winder – Murray State Athletics
Duncan McCormick, senior from Morganfield, Kentucky, shot a 1-under-par on the first day of the OVC Tournament.

Men’s golf collects awards off the course at OVC Tournament

April 28, 2016

Story by Sarah Combs, Assistant Sports Editor and Mark McFarland, Sports Editor Men’s golf finished tied for fifth with Belmont in the OVC...

Men’s tennis is an international affair

Men’s tennis is an international affair

April 28, 2016

Story by Clara Firtos, Contributing writer Men’s tennis does not just recruit homegrown players; they recruit players from around the world. There...

Photo Courtesy Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics
Duncan McCormick, senior from Morganfield, Kentucky, finished in 28th place at the Tennessee State University Intercollegiate last weekend.

Men’s golf finishes second, now sets course for OVC win

April 21, 2016

Story by Sarah Combs, Assistant Sports Editor The Murray State men’s golf team will prepare for the upcoming OVC Tournament after coming away...

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Senior Day brings big wins for men’s and women’s tennis

April 14, 2016

Women’s tennis in OVC Tournament with win on Friday Story by Sarah Combs, Staff writer After the Murray State women’s tennis team swept Tennessee...

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Will True, sophomore from Bowling Green, Kentucky, gets set to return the ball in a match.

Men’s tennis struggles on the weekend

March 31, 2016

Story by Clara Firtos, Contributing writer The men’s tennis team entered conference play and fell to both Eastern Illinois 5-2 Friday and Southern...

Men’s tennis loses two in Nashville

Men’s tennis loses two in Nashville

March 17, 2016

Story by Clara Firtos, Contributing Writer The Murray State men’s tennis team fell against University of South Carolina 6-1 last Thursday and against...

Winning season finishes in high spirits

Winning season finishes in high spirits

March 10, 2016

Story by Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor Ending its 29th consecutive winning season in a row, the men’s basketball team fought through a season...

McMahon–O–Meter

McMahon–O–Meter

March 10, 2016

Compiled by Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor Throughout the season, Head Coach Matt McMahon used four phrases that reoccurred during post game press conferences....

In case you missed it: Top 5 moments of the season

In case you missed it: Top 5 moments of the season

March 10, 2016

Compiled by Mark McFarland, Assistant Sports Editor Women Upset of UT Martin: The Racers upset the No. 1 seed in the OVC Tournament with a 78-76...

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