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Senior outfielder Ryan Perkins breaks out of the batter's box after putting a ball in play against SIU. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Cozart goes 4-6, hits walk-off in the 12th

May 14, 2021

Simon Elfrink Editor-in-Chief [email protected] Murray State baseball finished the last game of a five-game homestand with yet another...

Sophomore second baseman Lindsey Carroll celebrates with her teammates. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers move to 11-6 on season after going 2-2 over weekend

March 3, 2020

Nick Kendall  Staff Writer [email protected] Over the weekend, Murray State softball traveled to Carbondale, Illinois, to partake in...

Senior catcher Bryan Chilton watches the pitch while on base. (Photo by Jillian Rush/The News)

Racers remain winless on the road after loss to SIU

February 26, 2020

Simon Elfrink Staff Writer [email protected] Murray State baseball played a showcase against Southern Illinois University in Carbondale,...

Sophomore guard Macey Turley does a hesitation move before driving baseline against SIU. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Rough first quarter leads to Racers loss at SIU

December 15, 2019

Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] Despite a late comeback effort, Murray State women’s basketball allowed 12 points off...

Chico Carter Jr. knocks down a transtition three against SIU. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers win dogfight over SIU

November 20, 2019

Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] Five double-figure scorers and second-half outbursts from senior guard Tevin Brown and freshman...

Senior infielder Lillie Goetz starts her swing. (Photo by Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Racers go 2-1 in Coach B Classic

March 4, 2019

Story by Adam Redfern Staff writer [email protected] Murray State softball left the Coach B Classic winning two of three and moving to...

Janika Griffith-Wallace prepares to perform a crossover.(Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Third quarter struggles come back to haunt Racers

December 19, 2018

Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer [email protected] A pair of Salukis and an unordinary third quarter led to a 65-59 loss for the Murray...

Morant and Brown shine in blowout victory

Morant and Brown shine in blowout victory

December 12, 2018

Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer [email protected] Murray State men’s basketball followed up its 22-point victory over Middle Tennessee...

Senior linebacker Quincy Williams gets a strip sack leading to a game-opening field goal for the Racers. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Racers fall in season opener

August 30, 2018

Story by Keith Jaco Staff Writer [email protected] The Murray State football team opened up its 2018 season at home Thursday night, as it...

Senior quarterback Shuler Bentley takes a snap during Monday's practice. Bentley and senior Drew Anderson are both competing for the starting role at quarterback. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Finally Football: Racers prepare for Salukis

August 30, 2018

Story by Keith Jaco [email protected] Staff writer The summer heat is slowly beginning to dissipate and classes are well underway on campus....

Photo by Racer Athletics

Racers lose their fifth straight in late comeback

April 19, 2018

Story by Gage Johnson, Senior Writer The last time Southern Illinois University and Murray State baseball faced off, the Salukis’ potent offense was...

Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews

Stark’s 27 lifts Racers past Salukis

November 26, 2017

Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor A 27-point effort by senior guard Jonathan Stark helped to solidify a 81-73 victory for Murray State’s...

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