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Senior forward Nick Ellington and senior guard AJ Ferguson fight for a rebound with a Belmont player.

Men’s basketball lose to UNI in “home game” at Belmont

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

What was supposed to be a Murray State men’s basketball game at the CFSB Center on Sunday afternoon turned into a Monday night game at the Curb Event...

Senior forward Nick Ellington smiles during warmups.

Men’s basketball take down Valpo, avoid five-game losing streak

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor February 10, 2025

Four Racers scored double figures as the Murray State men’s basketball beat the Valparaiso Beacons on Saturday, Feb. 8 to avoid a five-game losing streak. The...

Junior forward Alden Applewhite and senior guard Terence Harcum try and force a steal.

PHOTOS: Racers drop fourth straight game to Drake

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor February 7, 2025

  On Feb. 4, 2025, the Murray State men's basketball team hosted the Drake Bulldogs at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky. This matchup was...

Head Coach Steve Prohm, frustrated after fourth straight loss, answers questions at the postgame press conference.

Drake defeats Murray State 55-45, Racers’ late rally comes up short”

Sam Hunter, Laney Evans, and Zach Simmons February 7, 2025

  The Murray State men’s basketball team fought hard but ultimately came up short in a 55-45 loss to the Drake Bulldogs at the CFSB Center on...

Senior guard Terence Harcum celebrates after making a shot and drawing a foul.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball lose to Belmont in fifth MVC matchup

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor January 27, 2025

On Saturday, the Racers faced off against the Belmont Bruins in their fifth Missouri Valley Conference matchup. The Racers got off to a hot start,...

Senior guard AJ Ferguson drives past a Valpo defender.

Ferguson leads men’s basketball in return to Southern Illinois

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

There aren’t too many things in sports better than beating your former team, especially if you score a career-high against that team. On Wednesday, Jan....

Men's basketball goes on a roller coaster ride

Men’s basketball goes on a roller coaster ride

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

While students were packing up and heading home to enjoy a relaxing winter break, Murray State men’s basketball was working to perfect their craft for...

The Racers run onto the court and warm up before the game.

Men’s basketball rally falls short in loss to Bradley

Sam Hunter, Sports Writer January 20, 2025

The Murray State Racers suffered a 74-61 defeat to the Bradley Braves on Saturday at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky on Saturday,Jan. 18. Despite...

Senior guard Terence Harcum defends a Utah Valley player.

PHOTOS: Racers lose to Utah Valley in final second

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor November 26, 2024

Last Friday night, the Racers lost in heartbreaking fashion in the final second against Utah Valley. After a back-and-forth battle, the Wolverines...

Senior guard Terence Harcum drives past a Pitt defender
Photo courtesy of Dave Winder - Murray State Athletics

Men’s basketball unsuccessful in Pittsburgh

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor November 9, 2024

Murray State men’s basketball had the lead at two different points in the game, but couldn't see the game through against the toughest opponent on their...

Senior guard JaCobi Wood smiles while signing autographs with Destiny Thomas and Nick Ellington.

PHOTOS: Racer Mania 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 28, 2024

On Oct. 22, Murray State Athletics hosted Racer Mania. A chance for Racer fans to get introduced to this year's teams, and get a glimpse of what the...

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