Racer Arena
Since opening in 1954, Racer Arena has held several distinctions, including nationally-televised men's basketball games, regionally-televised women's basketball games and basketball conference championships and National Invitation Tournament games. Now, it holds yet another distinction as the nation's second-largest volleyball-only facility among NCAA Division I schools, with a capacity of 5,500 This distinction came in 1998, when the Murray State's men's and women's basketball teams moved into the CFSB Center, making Racer volleyball the only varsity sport to use the facility for regular-season competition.
Before the start of the 2011 season, Racer Arena got a face lift, getting a new coat of paint and banners added to the walls. The banners represent current seniors and the best players from the program's history. The team also has new seating on the floor, with wooden benches for the home and visiting squads.
In 2009, the facility saw a new wooden floor installed that replaced the SportCourt that had been used since 2002. The gym also received two new scoreboards at each end of the court and large banners for the Racers and all of the members of the Ohio Valley Conference were added to the rafters.
The Racer volleyball conference room provides the team with an area to meet in comfort and style. Several couches and chairs allow the Racers to sit comfortably during pre-practice or pre-match meetings, while the hardwood floors provide a touch of charm. A large-screen TV allows the team to review matches and match preparation films.
The locker room is a redecorated area formerly used by the Murray State men's basketball team before the CFSB Center was built. Individualized locker areas with nameplates and cushioned chairs provide privacy and comfort. Roomy shower facilities and rest room areas complement this area as a fully functional place for preparation before matches and practices and changing after matches.
Racer Arena continues to uphold its reputation as a formidable athletics site.
