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UC’s Perfect Play Led To Perfect Ending Against Murray
The perfect play-call at the perfect time led to a perfect ending for Union City. Cohen Simpson caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Zak Summers with just eight seconds to play to lift the Golden Tornadoes to a thrilling 35-28 season-opening victory at Murray Friday night. Seemingly content to position...
Racer Podcast Highlights $1.2M Renovation at Miller Golf Course
The Frances E. Miller Memorial Golf Course in Murray, Kentucky, has completed an extensive bunker renovation project thanks to a $1.2 million donation from Jim and Sue Cash. The upgrade includes modernizing the bunkers with a new white sand and using innovative Billy Bunker technology, enhancing both playability and aesthetics. Course director Nick Newcomb, a former Racer and Hall of Fame member, highlighted the project's significance for the university's golf teams and the community. The improvements are expected to boost golfer experience and attract more visitors to the celebrated course.
UC-Murray Football Tickets Available Only Online
Tickets for Union City’s season-opening football game at Murray on Friday night can only be purchased via the GoFan app. The cost of the tickets is $7 each, and fees will be added to that total. The direct link is https://gofan.co/event/1556489. The contest will be played at Ty Holland...
No. 19 X comes back to edge Racers
MURRAY — The Racers fell short in a tough battle with the 19th-ranked team in the nation, Xavier, 2-1, on Thursday afternoon at Cutchin Field. Following a scoreless first half, Murray State (1-2) took the lead just five minutes after the second-half kickoff. Sydney Etter scored a wide-open goal after a Breece Bass shot was deflected off the right post to put the Racers ahead in the 50th minute and allow their fans to begin smelling a massive upset.
Racers Baseball Welcomes Trio of New Coaches for 2025 Season
The Murray State baseball program has announced the addition of three new coaches to its staff for the 2025 season: Hayden Cross as Director of Player Development, Hunter Wolfe as Assistant Coach focused on offense, outfielders, and infielders, and Anthony Ortega as Assistant Coach for hitters and infielders. Head Coach Dan Skirka expressed enthusiasm about the hires, highlighting their energy and work ethic. Each coach brings a strong background in player development and has achieved notable success at previous programs.
Huskers to Face Murray State in 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic Opener
Lincoln -- The final pieces of Nebraska’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule were released this afternoon, as ESPN Events announced the pairings for the 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. The 15th annual event takes place from Dec. 22-25 from the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Nebraska will open the...
Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz calls out fans before 2024 season opener vs. Murray State
Eli Drinkwitz is not pleased with the Missouri fan base. There is a lot of hype surrounding Missouri football as it prepares for the 2024 college football season. The Tigers are coming off an impressive campaign in which they won 11 games, including the Cotton Bowl against a blue-blood program in Ohio State. However, head coach Eli Drinkwitz issued a strong message to fans earlier this week, urging them to fill the seats for the home opener against Murray State next Thursday with tickets still available.
Gameday in CoMo: Season Opener! Mizzou vs. Murray State
The 2024 Mizzou Tigers football season kicks off against the Murray State Racers on Thursday, August 29!. If you’ll be in Columbia for the game, here’s what you need to know to have a great CoMo and Mizzou experience. We’re so excited to welcome you to our community!
Murray State gets largest ever donation to athletics program
Murray State announced this week that the athletic department has received the largest gift in school history. The seven-figure investment made by the Dill family marks a record sixth million-dollar gift given to Racer Athletics this calendar year, and it's the lead gift in the University's Be Bold: Forever Blue & Gold Centennial Campaign.
Soccer team scores, falls 2-1 to No. 19 Xavier
Despite putting a goal past No. 19 Xavier, the Racers fell 2-1 in the home opener for soccer. The Racers were put under pressure early as Xavier took shots but weren’t able to slot a goal home past sophomore goalkeeper Griselda Revolorio, who saved six of the Musketeers 11 first half shot attempts. Murray didn’t pressure the goal as much as their opposition, only attempting two shots in the first half. Xavier’s keeper Maria Galley only had to make one save in the first half.
Racers Fall In Afternoon Showdown To 19th-Ranked Xavier
Griselda Revolorio recorded a new career high in saves on Thursday. The Racers fell short in a tough battle with #19 Xavier Musketeers, 1-2, on Thursday at Cutchin Field in Murray, Kentucky. Following a scoreless first half, Murray State took the lead quick just five minutes after the second half...
Lady Marshals shutout Graves County, Calloway County
The Lady Marshals picked up two big district wins this week 6-0 over Graves County and 4-0 over Calloway County to improve to 5-1 on the season. Against the Lady Eagles, Lexie Driver put Marshall County on the board first and they held the 1-0 lead at halftime. Just over two minutes into the second half, Rylee Teague on an assist by Addi Wall, put the Lady Marshals up 2-0. Just over a minute later, Chaney Green knocked in the third Lady Marshals goal.
Racers Close Out Week With Sunday Afternoon Match At Arkansas State
Murray State returns to Jonesboro, Arkansas for the first time in 10 years. The Racers aim to get back in the win column when they face the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Sunday, August 25 at 1 p.m. CT at the A-State Soccer Park in Jonesboro, Ark. Sunday's match marks...
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