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The team in front of the dugout before the game. The team wore green on Sunday for St. Patricks day.

PHOTOS: Racers Softball wins series over UIC

Kristopher Fister, Photographer March 19, 2024

The Racers Softball team won their series against UIC 2-1 after a six to zero win on Sunday. This win leaves the Racers with a 14-14 overall record...

Freshman outfielder Bailey Broemmer drew five walks and got a hit against the Southern Illinois Salukis throughout the three-game series. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball drops back-to-back to Salukis

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer May 4, 2023

The Racers traveled to Carbondale, Illinois this past weekend to play the SIU Salukis in what was Murray State’s final road series of the year.  The...

Senior infielder Lindsey Carroll throws a runner out in game three against Evansville. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball tops Aces in three-game series

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer April 20, 2023

The Racers looked to improve their conference record against the visiting Evansville Aces on Friday, April 14, during Alumni Weekend at the University. Evansville...

Senior right-handed pitcher Hannah James gets one of her five strikeouts against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Tuesday, April 4. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Trio nabs six runs en route to softball win

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

Three Racer batters recorded two runs each to make up all of Murray State’s runs in its 6-3 win over the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders...

Freshman infielder Ailey Schyck hits a double to bring freshman outfielder Jadyn Thompson home to score against the Austin Peay Governors on Wednesday, March 29. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Win streak ends in Battle of the Border

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 30, 2023

Murray State needed four pitchers in the 6-4 loss on Wednesday, March 29, in the annual Battle of the Border against Austin Peay. Murray State’s all-time...

Sophomore infielder Erin Lackey hits a single in the Racers’ win over Western Illinois on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Softball splits home tourney, takes down WIU

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

The Racers hosted the Youngstown State Penguins and the Illinois State Redbirds on Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11 in the Racer Classic at Racer...

Senior right hander Hannah James winds up to pitch against Ball State on Friday, Feb. 24. Photo by Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News.

Softball win 4 at home invitational

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer March 2, 2023

The Racers’ record improved to 8-6 on the season after going 4-1 throughout the inaugural Velvet Milkman Invitational.  Ball State University, Miami...

Junior second baseman Lindey Carroll had three RBIs and three walks in the series against Tennessee Tech. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Series sweep puts softball one game out of first

May 4, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] A combined 24 runs was enough for the Murray State softball team to sweep the Tennessee Tech Golden...

Senior shortstop Sierra Gilmore was 3-7 at the plate in the series against Austin Peay. Photo by Jesse Ordunez/Racer Athletics.

‘Battle of the Border’ results in two losses for softball

May 4, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State’s softball team traveled to play a midweek double header against conference rival...

Freshman infielder Erin Lackey hit a walk-off single in game one to give the Racers a 2-1 victory over Austin Peay. Photo courtesy of Jesse Ordunez/Racer Athletics.

Softball extends win streak to 14 straight wins

March 30, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] A two-game series sweep over the Austin Peay Governors on Tuesday, March 29, pushed the Murray State...

Senior outfielder/utility player Logan Braundmeier hit her second home run of the year in the second game against UT Martin. (Photo courtesy of Dan Hasko/Racer Athletics)

Softball comes out ahead in series against UT Martin

March 7, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State softball opened up conference play with a three-game series against UT Martin,...

Junior infielder Lindsey Carroll attempts to turn a double play against University of North Dakota. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Softball starts 2021 going 1-3 at Southern Mississippi Tournament

February 18, 2021

Jakob Milani Staff Writer [email protected] Softball season is underway as the Murray State softball team kicked their season off in the...

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