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Murray State soccer will begin the 2021 season by taking on Morehead State on Tuesday, March 2. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Soccer set to start 2021 against Morehead State

February 28, 2021

Rachel Essner Contributing Writer [email protected] The Murray State soccer team will travel to Morehead, Kentucky to take on Morehead...

Senior forward Miyah Watford plays for IBV in the Úrvalsdeild kvenna. (Photo by Richard Thompson/The News)

Watford adjusting to life in Iceland amidst COVID-19 pandemic

March 25, 2020

Josh Embry Sports Editor [email protected] Since arriving in Iceland on Thursday, March 12, senior forward Miyah Watford has had to adjust...

Senior forward Miyah Watford signs with IBV. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Watford signs professional contract with team in Iceland

March 12, 2020

Jon Dunning Staff Writer [email protected] Aiming to take her soccer career to new heights, senior forward Miyah Watford signed a professional...

Miyah Watford takes a shot against Belmont in the OVC Tournament Semifinal. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers postseason cut short by Belmont

November 11, 2019

Nick Kendall Staff Writer [email protected]   Murray State women’s soccer season has come to an end after a 2-1 semifinal loss...

Miyah Watford broke the single-season record for goals (14) against EIU. (Photo by Richard Thompson/TheNews)

Watford leaving mark on Racer soccer

October 31, 2019

Simon Elfrink Staff Writer [email protected] On Friday, Oct. 25, Murray State senior Miyah Watford tallied two goals against Belmont University...

Murray State soccer's senior class was recognized before its final home game against EIU. (Photo by Richard Thompson/TheNews)

Racers sweep the weekend to secure a spot in the OVC Tournament

October 28, 2019

Story by Nick Kendall & Keaton Faughn Staff Writer & Contributing Writer [email protected] & [email protected] Murray...

Izzy Heckman controls the ball with two defenders rushing her. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers split homecoming weekend slate

October 21, 2019

Nick Kendall and Keaton Faughn Staff Writer & Contributing Writer [email protected] & [email protected] During a weekend...

Sophomore Abby Jones moves the ball forward in a counterattack. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers snag first OVC win with record-breaking performance from Jones

September 21, 2019

Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] After wrapping up non-conference play, Murray State women’s soccer won its OVC opener...

Freshman midfielder Lauren Payne pushes the ball towards the Racers back line. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Murray State falls to NKU on the road

September 7, 2019

Story by Adam Redfern Staff Writer [email protected] The Racers dropped their second game of the season, 3-1 when they traveled to Highland...

Senior forward Miyah Watford pushes the ball upfield looking to score. (Photo courtesy of Dan Hasko/Racer Athletics)

Racers earn first win of season over Samford

August 26, 2019

Story by Adam Redfern Staff writer [email protected] The Murray State Racers soccer team got its first win of the season when they traveled...

Sophomore midfielder Arianna Mendez pushes forward in an offensive attack for the Racers. (Photo courtesy of Richard Thompson/TheNews)

Xavier claims a late win with golden goal

August 24, 2019

Story by Adam Redfern Staff writer [email protected] After a two-hour rain delay, Murray State lost its season opener 4-3 in double overtime...

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Racers soccer is dancing again

November 8, 2018

Story by Adam Redfern Staff Writer [email protected]   Back to back champs First-year Head Coach Matt Lodge led the Racer women’s...

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