Murray State University Athletics
Racers Fall Semester Recap
12/7/2020 9:48:00 AM | Newsletter
    This semester was an unprecedented one. From the postponement of fall sports to the spring to classes moving online. It's good to take a step back at look at how far we've come since August.
    First, rifle was the first varsity sport to start up, beginning competition on October 3rd. They defeated UT Martin in their first event since the cancellation of the NCAA Rifle Championships in March. Rifle continue its winning ways, rattling off four straight wins before falling to No. 1 Kentucky. Matias Kiuru and Allison Henry both set personal records at the third annual Kentucky Long Rifle Match and led the team to a second place finish. The Racers closed out the fall portion of their schedule when they defeated Jacksonville State on Nov. 22.
    Men's and women's basketball officially got underway with their first practice on Oct. 14, 42 days before the first women's game against Kentucky on Nov. 25. The women opened their season on the road in Lexington, falling to the Wildcats 86-86 and then winning in their home opener, 84-61, against visiting Evansville. The Racers travelled to Indiana State and fought to the end, but fell 84-80. The tilt with the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devilettes will be game one of a doubleheader on Dec. 8, as the Racer men will Austin Peay later that night in a First Financial Bank Battle of the Border matchup. Finally, on Dec. 14, MSU closes out its non-conference segment with a trip to Florence for a showdown with North Alabama.
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    Following the cancellations of games due to COVID, the men's basketball team opened their season at the CFSB Center on Nov. 29 scoring a record-breaking 173-95 versus Greenville. The records that fell were numerous; the MSU single-game scoring mark of 173, surpassing the old mark of 138 that the Racers scored against Campbellsville at the old Racer Arena in 1994. The combined score of 268 points bested the 233 that Murray State and Southeast Missouri scored in 2014. The previous first half scoring mark was 62, accomplished three times with the last in 2018. The new record is 87 points. The second half scoring record went from 81, in the same 1994 game with Campbellsville, to 86 points. After losing on the road versus Middle Tennessee, 78-61, the Racers rebounded to beat Illinois State, 76-65. Murray State begins conference play against Austin Peay on Dec. 8. and closes out non-conference play versus Southern Illinois and Prairie View in Carbondale, Ill. and Murray, Ky., respectively.
Murray State SAAC was busy this semester, collecting cans in its annual food drive, handing out thank you cards from the sports teams and promoting and educating students on how and where to register to vote for the Nov. 3rd election.
The annual Can Drive for Murray Calloway Co Need Line collected 2898 cans and $600 in donations!
The Top Five Team Finishes in Can Collection:
Jarad McCray - Jarad was nominated by his teammates for being a leader on and off the football field. Jarad recently organized a Team Equality Walk across campus for the entire 96-man roster. His teammates have noticed that he has really stepped up as a leader at practices and outside the stadium as well.
Lexi Jones - Lexi was nominated by her teammates for her perseverance. She recently had surgery, and even though she hasn't been able to practice she has been at all team practices supporting her teammates. She has maintained a positive attitude and dedication to the team even though she can't practice herself right now.
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DaQuan Smith - DaQuan was nominated for the student-athlete of the month because of his tremendous leadership skills throughout the preseason, along with his ability to bring the team together when adversity strikes.
Anja Loncarevic - Anja was nominated for the student-athlete of the month because of her great leadership skills and positive mindset. She is a 4.0 student and is always willing to help others with their school work. This includes helping foreign students with English and finance.
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    First, rifle was the first varsity sport to start up, beginning competition on October 3rd. They defeated UT Martin in their first event since the cancellation of the NCAA Rifle Championships in March. Rifle continue its winning ways, rattling off four straight wins before falling to No. 1 Kentucky. Matias Kiuru and Allison Henry both set personal records at the third annual Kentucky Long Rifle Match and led the team to a second place finish. The Racers closed out the fall portion of their schedule when they defeated Jacksonville State on Nov. 22.
    Men's and women's basketball officially got underway with their first practice on Oct. 14, 42 days before the first women's game against Kentucky on Nov. 25. The women opened their season on the road in Lexington, falling to the Wildcats 86-86 and then winning in their home opener, 84-61, against visiting Evansville. The Racers travelled to Indiana State and fought to the end, but fell 84-80. The tilt with the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devilettes will be game one of a doubleheader on Dec. 8, as the Racer men will Austin Peay later that night in a First Financial Bank Battle of the Border matchup. Finally, on Dec. 14, MSU closes out its non-conference segment with a trip to Florence for a showdown with North Alabama.
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    Following the cancellations of games due to COVID, the men's basketball team opened their season at the CFSB Center on Nov. 29 scoring a record-breaking 173-95 versus Greenville. The records that fell were numerous; the MSU single-game scoring mark of 173, surpassing the old mark of 138 that the Racers scored against Campbellsville at the old Racer Arena in 1994. The combined score of 268 points bested the 233 that Murray State and Southeast Missouri scored in 2014. The previous first half scoring mark was 62, accomplished three times with the last in 2018. The new record is 87 points. The second half scoring record went from 81, in the same 1994 game with Campbellsville, to 86 points. After losing on the road versus Middle Tennessee, 78-61, the Racers rebounded to beat Illinois State, 76-65. Murray State begins conference play against Austin Peay on Dec. 8. and closes out non-conference play versus Southern Illinois and Prairie View in Carbondale, Ill. and Murray, Ky., respectively.
Murray State SAAC was busy this semester, collecting cans in its annual food drive, handing out thank you cards from the sports teams and promoting and educating students on how and where to register to vote for the Nov. 3rd election.
The annual Can Drive for Murray Calloway Co Need Line collected 2898 cans and $600 in donations!
The Top Five Team Finishes in Can Collection:
- Football – 499 cans
- Baseball – 389 cans
- Women's Golf – 367 cans
- Women's Basketball – 323 cans
- Softball – 315 cans
SAAC Student-Athletes of the Month
OctoberJarad McCray - Jarad was nominated by his teammates for being a leader on and off the football field. Jarad recently organized a Team Equality Walk across campus for the entire 96-man roster. His teammates have noticed that he has really stepped up as a leader at practices and outside the stadium as well.Lexi Jones - Lexi was nominated by her teammates for her perseverance. She recently had surgery, and even though she hasn't been able to practice she has been at all team practices supporting her teammates. She has maintained a positive attitude and dedication to the team even though she can't practice herself right now.
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DaQuan Smith - DaQuan was nominated for the student-athlete of the month because of his tremendous leadership skills throughout the preseason, along with his ability to bring the team together when adversity strikes.Anja Loncarevic - Anja was nominated for the student-athlete of the month because of her great leadership skills and positive mindset. She is a 4.0 student and is always willing to help others with their school work. This includes helping foreign students with English and finance.
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