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Sophomore forward Katelyn Young scored 29 points in the Racers final game of the season on Saturday, Feb. 26. Photo by Mary Huffman/The News.

Women’s basketball end season on high note

March 3, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] The Murray State women’s basketball team ended their season with a lopsided 86-54 win over SEMO...

Sophomore forward Alexis Burpo brings the ball up the court against Austin Peay. (Photo by Gage Johnson/The News)

Racers finish season as eighth seed in OVC with loss to Austin Peay

March 1, 2020

Josh Embry Sports Editor [email protected] The injury-riddled Murray State women’s basketball team suffered an 88-59 loss to Austin Peay...

Junior guard Ashley Hunter  shoots a contested layup against EKU. (Photo by Gage Johnson/The News)

Racers earn ticket to OVC Tournament with close win against EKU

February 28, 2020

Josh Embry Sports Editor [email protected] After a close 66-65 win against EKU and a Morehead State loss, Murray State women’s basketball...

Sophomore guard Lex Mayes brings the ball up the court. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Hawthorne dominates, Racers hold OVC Tournament spot

February 23, 2020

Josh Embry Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State women’s basketball was able to secure its first and only OVC road win of the regular...

Junior forward Laci Hawthorne takes a shot over an Austin Peay defender. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers lead for 32 minutes, fall to late comeback from Austin Peay

February 14, 2020

Josh Embry Staff Writer [email protected] Murray State women’s basketball let its 11 point third quarter lead slip away late in the fourth...

Sophomore guard Raegan Blackburn dribbles between the legs to try and shake the Tennessee State defender. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers get help from bench play: Blackburn gains minutes with sixth man role

February 5, 2020

Josh Embry Staff Writer [email protected] After averaging three minutes per game in her freshman season, sophomore guard Raegan Blackburn...

Junior forward Laci Hawthorne surveys the floor in the post. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers fall to 1-6 in OVC play with loss to Belmont

January 24, 2020

Josh Embry Contributing Writer [email protected] The Murray State women’s basketball team was not able to overcome its poor shooting and...

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