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Players on the bench cheer on their teammates late in a game.

New offense means new hope for women’s team

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

Though conference play starts in late December, it’s never too early to take a peek at how the Missouri Valley Conference portion of the schedule will...

Senior forward Katelyn Young smiles during the Racers first practice.

Katelyn Young: On the path to greatness

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Murray State University women’s basketball senior forward Katelyn Young is on pace to be one of the best players in program history.  Born in Oakwood,...

Senior forward Hannah McKay smiles during her interviews before the first official practice.

Hannah McKay: One last ride for the Racers

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Leadership is an important quality to have in the locker room, and luckily for the Racers, they have multiple players who are willing to step up. Senior...

Head Coach Rechelle Turner looks on during the Racers frst official practice of the season.

PREVIEW: Racers prep for second MVC run

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

With high expectations heading into the first year of the Missouri Valley Conference, Head Coach Rechelle Turner and her Racers felt like they left a few...

Young fans were allowed to play pickup games on the court during Racer Mania.

Fans take in new-look Racer Mania

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer October 21, 2023

The Murray State men’s and women’s basketball teams had their annual Racer Mania on Thursday, and this year, they took a different approach to the...

Junior forward Katelyn Young was named to the All-MVC First Team for her efforts in the 2022-23 season for the Racers. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Preview: Women’s basketball preps for MVC Tournament

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 9, 2023

The Racers have set their focus on the University of Evansville and the MVC Tournament after their road trip that started on Thursday, March 2 against...

Head Coach Rechelle Turner and Assistant Coach Monica Evans honor senior guards Macey Turley and Jordyn Hughes and senior forward Alexis Burpo. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Turley breaks own record in final home game

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

Redshirt senior guard Macey Turley made her 46th consecutive free throw, breaking her own record of 45 on senior night when the Racers played the UNI Panthers...

Senior guard Macey Turley scored her 2000th point against Drake on Thursday, Feb. 23. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Turley cracks 2,000 points in loss to Drake

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 1, 2023

Redshirt senior guard Macey Turley scored her 2,000th point in the Racers’ loss to the Drake University Bulldogs on Thursday, Feb. 23. Turley is only...

Senior forward Alexis Burpo and junior forward Katelyn Young add to a historic season for the Racers in their win over SIU on Sunday. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Burpo reaches 1k; Young named Valley Player of The Week

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

Redshirt senior forward Alexis Burpo, a Murray native, is just the 22nd player in the program’s history to join the 1,000 point club on Sunday, Feb....

Junior forward Katelyn Young scored 34 points in the Racers double overtime loss against Missouri State. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Women’s basketball falls in double OT

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer February 21, 2023

The Murray State Racers took the No. 3 team in the MVC to the limit on Friday, Feb. 17, as they narrowly lost to the Missouri State Bears 92-86. Despite...

Redshirt senior guard Macey Turley blows by a defender on her way to 15 points against the Eavnsville Aces on Sunday, Feb. 12. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Turley stands alone atop Racers’ all-time assist list

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer February 16, 2023

Redshirt senior guard and Murray native Macey Turley became Murray State’s all-time leader in assists on Sunday, Feb. 12, surpassing the previous record...

Senior guard Macey Turley breaks the record for most double-digit point games in program history in the Racers’ loss to Ilinois State on Sunday, Feb. 5. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Turley etches name in Racer record book

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

Murray State senior guard  Macey Turley is now the leader in double-digit scoring  in Murray State women’s basketball history after scoring 10 points...

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