Josh Embry Contributing Writer jembry3@murraystate.edu Murray State women’s basketball opened up conference play during Christmas break, going 1-3 against the likes of UT Martin, SEMO, Jacksonville State and Tennessee Tech UT Martin In the first game of the new year, a 31-point first quarter proved too much for the Murray State women’s basketball team which Read More
Josh Embry Contributing Writer jembry3@murraystate.edu The Murray State women’s basketball team got back into the win column on Saturday after a dominant 93-60 win over Cumberland University at the CFSB Center. After having a short break off for Christmas to regroup following two consecutive losses, the Racers charged out of the gate with a strong Read More
Josh Embry Contributing Writer jembry3@murraystate.edu With the Murray State women’s basketball team trailing 51-14 to Samford University at halftime, the Racers were not able to recover and lost to the Bulldogs 84-56 at home on Friday, Dec. 20. Samford shot lights out in the first half, shooting 60% and 59% in the first and second Read More
Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Despite a late comeback effort, Murray State women’s basketball allowed 12 points off turnovers in the first quarter to make the difference in a 76-66 road loss to Southern Illinois University. It looked like SIU’s offense was throwing a pebble in an ocean to open up the game. The Salukis Read More
Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Coming off a last-second win against the University of Evansville, Murray State women’s basketball outshot Indiana State University from the charity stripe en route to a 70-62 win. The Racers shot 26-for-34—getting to the free throw line at will—while the Sycamores shot just 11-for-26 from the line. The win puts Read More
Nick Kendall Staff Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu Tied at 59 with four seconds, sophomore forward Alexis Burpo snagged a loose ball, taking off to the other end to find sophomore guard Macey Turley for a game-winning layup with one second left to claim a 61-59 win. The win extends the Murray State women’s basketball team’s winning streak Read More
Nick Kendall Staff Writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu The Murray State women’s basketball team won its third consecutive game Tuesday night against the Arkansas State University Red Wolves 77-62. The Racers went on a scoring outburst in the second quarter, going on a 13-0 run at one point, and eventually outscored Arkansas State 21-8. Murray State held the Read More
Gage Johnson Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu After a four-game road trip, Murray State women’s basketball took on Christian Brothers University in its home opener and came away with a 95-59 victory. The Lady Bucs won the tip and jumped out to a 2-0 lead with the first bucket of the game, but quickly found themselves trailing Read More