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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...

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 releases conference schedule

Men’s basketball releases conference schedule

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 22, 2024

On Friday, Sept. 20, the Missouri Valley Conference released the full men’s basketball schedule. Murray State fans can now start planning ahead for the...

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 Brian Moore Jr. walks back to the locker room after the lose to Austin Peay.

PHOTOS: Racers Men’s Basketball falls short against Austin Peay

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor December 13, 2023

  The Racer's men's basketball played Austin Peay State University on Dec. 9th in Clarksville, TN. The Racers lost to the Governors 49-53 after...

Sophomore forward Hannah McKay recorded a double-double against Trevecca Nazarene in the Racers opening Exhibition game. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Basketball season kicks off for Murray State

November 6, 2021

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Basketball season officially kicked off for Murray State on Monday, Nov. 2, as both the men’s...

Junior guard Tevin Brown hit a season-high seven three-pointers in the win against SIUE. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics

Racers bounce back, but lose Robinson to injury

February 24, 2021

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Murray State may have come away with a dominant 20-plus victory over SIUE in its final...

Sophomore forward Demond Robinson catches his breath in the game against SIUE. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Racers dominate SIUE, grab fourth win in a row

February 18, 2021

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] The Racers made it four straight wins on Monday, Feb. 15, dominating Southern Illinois...

Junior forward KJ Williams plays post defense in the lane. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Williams earns another double-double, Racers top Redhawks

February 2, 2021

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Murray State bounced back after a tough loss to Belmont, grabbing its second road win...

DaQuan Smith drives to the lane against TSU. (Phot courtesy of Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Williams scores career high, Racers move to .500

January 30, 2021

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] A dominating performance offensively from junior forward KJ Williams and the Racers led...

Junior forward KJ Williams puts up a three against JSU. (Photo courtesy of Gage Johnson/The News)

Racers move to 2-5 in OVC, worst start in McMahon era

January 23, 2021

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Murray State men’s basketball struggled to sink key free throws and couldn’t stop...

Freshman guard Dionte Bostick gets around a Skyhawk defender on a drive against UT Martin. (Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Racers grab first road win against Skyhawks

January 18, 2021

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Murray State’s four-game losing streak came to an end on Saturday, marking their first...

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