Skip to Main Content
The Student Newspaper of Murray State

The Murray State News

The Murray State News

The Murray State News

Powell soon headed to NFL combine

Powell soon headed to NFL combine

January 31, 2014

It may be only a matter of time before Murray State and its fans can boast about another Racer athlete reaching the professional ranks. Walter Powell,...

Walter Powell

Powell cleared of all charges

December 6, 2013

The case involving senior wide receiver Walter Powell was dropped late last month when a Calloway County grand jury issued no true bill. The decision...

Racers fall 37-17 to No. 2 Eastern Illinois

November 10, 2013

Despite a new player calling the shots from quarterback, the Racers lost 37-17 to No. 2 Eastern Illinois, dropping to a record of 5-5 (3-3). After taking...

Ryan Richardson/The News
Senior wide receiver Walter Powell is set to appear in court at 9 a.m. Nov. 12 in Calloway County District Court.

Football player to face charges

October 25, 2013

Senior wide receiver Walter Powell was arrested Sunday night after an altercation nearly 24 hours earlier. According to the warrant of arrest obtained...

Powell arrested on assault charges

October 23, 2013

Senior wide receiver Walter Powell was arrested Sunday night after an altercation nearly 24 hours earlier. According to the warrant of arrest obtained...

Photo illustration by Lori Allen and Ryan?Richardson/The News
Walter Powell (No. 9) broke the modern-day touchdown record Saturday. With one punt return and two receiving touchdowns, Powell now has 30 career total touchdowns for the Racers. His 26 receiving touchdowns are tied for the most scoring receptions hauled in by a player. He helped lead the Racers to their first 2-0 conference record since 1998.

Making history – Walter Powell sets records, Murray State 2-0 in OVC

October 11, 2013

It may not have been a pretty game for most of the team, but senior Walter Powell shined like the star he has proven to be. Powell led Murray State...

Junior Walter Powell stretches for the end zone against Tennessee State. Powell finished the season with 10 touchdowns and 94 catches. || Samuel T. Hays/The News

Powell sets sights on future

December 6, 2012

Head Coach Chris Hatcher had nothing but glowing remarks when talking about junior wide receiver Walter Powell and his remarkable season. “He...

Senior running back Walter Powell runs past the SEMO defense with the help of block by sophomore offensive lineman, Drew Kelley. || Samuel T. Hays/The News

Racers defeat SEMO, finsh strong

November 29, 2012

It was the last time senior quarterback Casey Brockman would see the clock hit :00 with him on the field as the Racers’ leader. Fortunately enough...

UT Martin safety J’Vontez Blackmon tackles senior receiver Ja-Vonta Trotter in the first quarter of Saturday’s 66-59 loss to the Skyhawks. || Samuel T. Hays/The News

Skyhawks down Racers: UT Martin spoils Homecoming, hands Racers devastating defeat

October 18, 2012

Battered but not broken, Head Coach Chris Hatcher and the Racers entered the bye week on the heels of a crushing Homecoming defeat, losing to UT Martin...

Junior wide reciever Walter Powell beats an Austin Peay player to the endzone. Powell caught nine passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns. ||Photo courtesy of Sports Information

Records shattered as Racers win on road against OVC rival Austin Peay

October 11, 2012

And just like that, another record fell at the feet of Casey Brockman. The score, Brockman’s third touchdown on Saturady and 53rd of his career,...

Tennessee Tech defender Will Johnson helplessly watches wide receiver Walter Powell races on to a touchdown and a career night, amassing 162 receiving yards, a touchdown and a 70 yard punt return for a second touchdown. || Sam Hayes/The News

Powell and company take out their frustrations on Tennessee Tech

September 29, 2012

After a gut-wrenching 50–49 overtime loss to the Eastern Illinois Panthers Sept. 22, the Racers knew they had to respond Saturday in order to keep...

Load More Stories