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Men’s Basketball Starts Yearly Mentorship Program

Men’s Basketball Starts Yearly Mentorship Program

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 12, 2024

Sometimes it isn’t just about basketball. Sometimes it’s about finding what comes after. When Steve Prohm came back to coach Murray State in 2023,...

Women’s head coach Rechelle Turner looks toward the bench in disappointment during the Racers’ game against the Belmont Bruins.

Opinion: What’s the wage gap at Murray State?

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor March 14, 2024

The gender wage gap has been a hot topic for a long time. In college basketball, where more and more women are taking over as coaches, that gap is still...

Junior guard JaCobi Wood makes a move around a Missouri State defender.

Racers’ season ends in St. Louis

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor March 8, 2024

Murray State had their last dance on Thursday, March 7, as the Racers fell to the Missouri State Bears 60-35. Despite winning the previous two matchups...

Senior Quincy Anderson goes for a layup over a Belmont defender.

PREVIEW: Murray State shoots for first MVC title

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor March 7, 2024

Tournament season has arrived in college basketball, and Murray State will attempt to secure their spot in March Madness through the Missouri Valley Conference...

Senior Qunicy Anderson and junior Nick Ellington try and block a shot from Belmont player Malik Dia.

Belmont spoils Racers’ senior night

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor March 1, 2024

Emotions ran high on Wednesday when Murray State hosted the Belmont Bruins on senior night. Despite the Racers taking a lead early in the first half,...

Senior guard Rob Perry goes to the net.

Racers ride strong second half to beat Valpo at home

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

Four Racers finished in double figures en route to Murray State’s third straight win at home, as the Racers defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 80-68 Saturday...

Junior guard JaCobi Wood during the starting lineup announcements.

Best Sporting Event: Men’s Basketball

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

There isn’t anything quite like a Friday night game at the CFSB Center as the Murray State Racers’ starting five is being announced, and the home fans...

The crowd celebrates JaCobi Wood's buzzer beater three-point shot.

Ellington scores 23 in Racers’ win over Missouri State

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor February 14, 2024

Four Racers finished in double-figures en route to Murray State’s second straight win at home as the Racers defeated the Missouri State Bears 82-72 Wednesday...

Sophomore guard Justin Morgan follows through with his three-point shot.

PHOTOS: Racers Men’s Basketball wins over Evansville in thrilling game

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor February 12, 2024

The Racers faced the Evansville Purple Aces in a thrilling match up on Saturday, Feb. 10. Junior guard JaCobi Wood scored the winning shot with a buzzer...

Junior forward Nick Ellington puts up a layup.

Wood’s buzzer beater gives Racers win over Evansville

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor February 10, 2024

Excitement rang out at the CFSB Center as the Murray State basketball team made a shot at the buzzer to defeat the Evansville Purple Aces 73-70 on Saturday. Junior...

Junior forward Nick Ellington shoots a layup against an Illinois St. defender.

Mens basketball suffers ‘gut wrenching’ loss

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor February 2, 2024

For the second straight game, the Racerslost after having a 15-plus point second half lead as Murray State lost to Illinois State 61-59 on Tuesday, Jan....

Fellow players help up junior guard Brian Moore Jr. after he scores.

Racers end losing streak with win over Bradley

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor December 1, 2023

The Murray State basketball team kicked off its Missouri Valley Conference schedule with an upset victory over the Bradley Braves as the Racers defeated...

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