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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...

Junior forward Nick Ellington goes for a dunk.

Racers selected third in MVC preseason poll

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor October 5, 2024

Murray State’s men’s basketball team was picked to finish third in the Missouri Valley Conference preseason poll, as announced at MVC Media Day on...

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 Nick Ellington celebrates his made dunk.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball rallies in the second half to win against Valpo

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor February 25, 2024

After being down at half, the Racers come back in a stellar second half to beat Valparaiso. During the game, junior guard Nick Ellington scored his...

The Murray State bench celebrates a made three pointer.

PHOTOS: Men’s Basketball vs Missouri State

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor February 15, 2024

  Murray State hosted the Missouri State Bears on Wednesday, Feb. 14. The Racers won their second game in a row as they defeated the Bears...

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 Brian Moore Jr. walks back to the locker room after the lose to Austin Peay.

PHOTOS: Racers Men’s Basketball falls short against Austin Peay

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Photo Editor December 13, 2023

  The Racer's men's basketball played Austin Peay State University on Dec. 9th in Clarksville, TN. The Racers lost to the Governors 49-53 after...

Senior guard Shawn Walker goes up for a dunk.

Ellington, Walker lead way in Racers’ first game

Jakob Milani, Co-Editor-In-Chief/Sports Editor November 10, 2023

The newcomers shined in Murray State’s first game of the season as the Racers defeated the Midway University Eagles 91-58. Junior forward Nick Ellington...

Junior forward Nick Ellington during the Racers first official practice in September.

Ellington hopes to bring fight to rebounding game

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

Junior forward Nick Ellington transferred to Murray State back in May after being at Eastern Illinois University. Now, instead of the blue and white, he...

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