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Senior pitcher Trevor McMurray throws a pitch. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics)

Racers fall to UK after walk-off home run

March 6, 2020

Simon Elfrink Staff Writer [email protected] Murray State baseball remains winless on the road after a 9-8 loss against the University...

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...

Kevin Saal addresses the audience in his introductory press conference. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Kevin Saal introduced as Racers new Athletic Director

March 1, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] Six months after Murray State women’s golf Head Coach Velvet Milkman was named...

Racers place second as Withrow Invitational hosts

Racers place second as Withrow Invitational hosts

January 30, 2019

Story by Keenan Hall Staff writer [email protected] Murray State rifle finished second in its annual Withrow Invitational last weekend behind...

Janika Griffith-Wallace drives down the court against the Wildcats. (Photo courtesy of Willard Jones/Racer Athletics)

Strong first quarter not enough against No. 18 Wildcats

December 21, 2018

Story by Gage Johnson Senior writer [email protected] In spite of a spectacular performance from junior forward Evelyn Adebayo, Murray...

Senior outside hitter Dacia Brown and sophomore setter Ashley McBee embrace after the Racers' loss Friday night. (Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Wildcats snap Racer win streak, send Racers home

December 1, 2018

Story by Maggiann Ackerman Staff writer [email protected] Murray State volleyball's 16-game winning streak was finally snapped when it...

(Graphic by Rosalyn Churchman/TheNews)

The Haves and the Have Nots: The financial divide between state athletic departments

September 20, 2018

Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor [email protected] When Kentucky’s General Assembly passed a biennial budget in early April, most...

(Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Wildcats pounce on Racers

September 16, 2018

Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor [email protected] Murray State escaped Lexington, Kentucky with its pride intact and a big paycheck...

Junior Jason Johnson makes a tackle during the Racers' week two game against Central Arkansas.

Racers clash with Wildcats Saturday

September 14, 2018

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer [email protected] Murray State’s football team will look to rebound from an 0-2 season start when it meets...

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