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The Murray State News

The Murray State News

A pair of Racer runners compete in the Kentucky Invitational. (Photo courtesy of UK Athletic Media Relations)

Track finishes outdoor season at Kentucky Invitational

May 5, 2021

Andrea Jameson  Contributing Writer [email protected]  The Murray State women’s track and field team competed in a two-day event at the Kentucky Invitational on Friday, April 30 -...

Sophomore Meghan Fletcher took first place in the high jump at the Margaret Simmons Invite. (Photo courtesy of Justine Ertl/Racer Athletics)

Racers take first place, relay teams dazzle at Margaret Simmons Invite

March 31, 2021

Andrea Jameson  Contributing Writer  [email protected] The women’s track and field team placed first with a dominating team score of 155.75 as four players posted personal records...

Junior distance runner Emma Creviston competed in the steeplechase competition. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Track competes in Bill Cornell Invite

March 24, 2021

Andrea Jameson  Contributing Writer  [email protected]  The Murray State women’s track and field team began their outdoor season with a two-day event as they traveled to Carbondale,...

Sophomore Meghan Fletcher competes in the high jump at the Boo Rogers Combine Events. Fletcher went on to finish first in the high jump and fifth in the competition. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Track starts 2021 at Boo Rogers Combine Events

January 19, 2021

Simon Elfrink Sports Editor [email protected] Four members of Murray State track and field competed at the Boo Rogers Combine Events in Pittsburg, Kansas, on Friday, Jan. 15, to kick off...

Assistant coach Kelsey Riggins (left) and assistant coach Jordan Wallace (right) look to make an impact in the USTFCCCA mentorship program. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Riggins and Wallace look to make difference in mentorship program

September 30, 2020

Simon Elfrink Staff Writer [email protected] Two Murray State assistant coaches are participating this fall in the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Female Mentorship...

Senior Hilary McAdam receives the baton in a relay. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers place second at OVC Indoor Championships

March 1, 2020

Jon Dunning Staff Writer [email protected] Murray State track and field placed second in the 2020 OVC Indoor Championship on Wednesday, Feb. 26, and Thursday, Feb. 27, in Birmingham, Alabama,...

Sophomore Eleri Gesler competes in the John Craft Invite. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Murray State wraps up indoor portion of 2019-20 season

February 18, 2020

Jon Dunning Staff Writer [email protected] The Murray State track and field team participated in their last regular season indoor meet at the Bulldog Open Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday,...

Freshman Jessica Stein runs at the John Craft Invite. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers place first at Marshall Invitational

February 9, 2020

Jon Dunning Staff Writer [email protected] The Murray State track and field team placed first at the two-day Marshall Invitational in Huntington, West Virginia on Saturday, Feb. 8, beating...

Track and field named All-Academic Team, Main named All-Academic Individual

Track and field named All-Academic Team, Main named All-Academic Individual

July 30, 2019

Story by Ava Chuppe Contributing writer [email protected] The Murray State women’s track and field team was named an All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches...

Murray State baseball hosts a large group of kids at a summer camp day. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers to host multiple summer camps

June 5, 2019

Story by Brianna Hunter Contributing writer [email protected] With Murray State Athletics offseason in full swing, multiple sports have announced summer camp dates for kids of all ages. Head...

Senior Aubrey Main jumps in her event at the Georgia Tech University Invite. (Photo by Dave Winder/Racer Athletics)

Racers compete in Georgia Tech University Invite

April 25, 2019

Story by Keenan Hall Staff writer [email protected] Murray State women’s track and field team concluded its two-day meet at the Georgia Tech University Invite last weekend. The Racers...

Freshman Ashlyn Oren jumps in the long jump event. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Oren wins Indoor OVC Freshman Athlete of the Year

February 20, 2019

Story by Keenan Hall Staff writer [email protected] Before entering the OVC Indoor Championships, freshman Ashlyn Oren made Murray State history by becoming the third Racer to be named the OVC...

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