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Junior running back Cortezz Jones breaks a tackle for a big gain.

Football finishes non-conference slate with loss

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor September 16, 2023

In its second straight FBS matchup, the Murray State football team fell short, losing to Middle Tennessee State University on the road 35-14. The Racers...

Senior right-handed pitcher Hannah James gets one of her five strikeouts against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Tuesday, April 4. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Trio nabs six runs en route to softball win

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

Three Racer batters recorded two runs each to make up all of Murray State’s runs in its 6-3 win over the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders...

Sophomore forward KJ Williams hangs on the rim after a monstrous slam dunk. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Williams, Eaves shine in blowout of Blue Raiders

December 8, 2019

Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] After a tough road loss to Missouri State University, the Murray State men’s basketball...

Wes Schad runs the bases against Austin Peay. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Murray State looks to take sole control of OVC lead

April 8, 2019

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer [email protected] Murray State Racer baseball is off to its best start in conference play since 2010 after...

Junior Sean Darmafall makes contact with a pitch against Austin Peay. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers fall to Blue Raiders in extra innings

April 3, 2019

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer [email protected] After blowing a one-run lead in the ninth inning, Murray State Racer baseball was defeated...

(Photo by Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Racers fall to 2-2 at the hands of MTSU

February 11, 2019

Story by Adam Redfern Staff writer [email protected] The Murray State tennis team dropped its fourth match of the year against Middle Tennessee...

Photo by Bryan Edwards/ TheNews

King leads MTSU past Racers

November 13, 2017

Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor Murray State’s men’s basketball team’s attempt to avenge their 2016 loss to Middle Tennessee State...

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Jeffery Moss jumps for a two-point shot against Harris-Stowe State Friday, Nov. 14.

Men defeat Blue Raiders, travel south for showcase

November 20, 2015

Story by Kelsey Randolph, Sports Editor, and Mallory Tucker, Staff writer Before traveling to Florida for the Gulf Coast Showcase, the Racers...

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Racheal Foxley, senior defender and midfielder, throws the ball back into play during the Racers game against Louisiana Tech Friday.

Soccer earns back-to-back shutouts

September 18, 2015

Two wins put Racers above the .500 mark Story by Mark McFarland, Contributing writer Murray State soccer started its home schedule this weekend...

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Senior forward Pavlina Nepokojova prepares to kick during practice at Cutchin Field.

Soccer snaps losing streak

September 19, 2014

  The road woes of the Murray State women’s soccer team continued Sept. 12 as it lost 1-0 to Middle Tennessee State then bounced back Sunday...

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