Murray State University Athletics
Tuesday, November 9
Murray, Ky.
11 a.m.
Murray State
vs
Asbury
Photo by: Dave Winder-Murray State Athletics
Racers Open 55th Season Against Asbury
11/8/2021 9:47:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Season opener tips-off at special time of 11a.m.
Date (Time): Nov. 9 (11 a.m.)
Opponent: Asbury
Site (Venue): Murray, Ky. (CFSB Center)
Audio: WNBS 97.9 FM (PxP: Jeremy Rose)
TV: ESPN+ (PxP: Jeremy Rose)
Live Stats: GoRacers.com
Twitter In Game: @RacersWBB
MUR Record (Streak): 0-0 (---)
ASBURY Record (Streak): 0-0 (---)
MSU Last Game: ---
ASBURY Last Game: ---
All-Time Series vs. ASBURY (Streak): First Meeting
All-Time Series in Murray (Streak): ---
First Meeting: ---
Last Meeting: ---
Last Five vs. ASBURY:
Next Game: Nov. 11 at Missouri
Next Home Game: Nov. 15 vs. Cumberlands (KY)
The Game
The Murray State women's basketball team kicks off its 55th season Tuesday against Division III Asbury in a special 11 a.m. matinee at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky.
Series At A Glance
Tuesday will be the first-ever meeting between Asbury and Murray State in women's basketball.
Scouting The Eagles
The Eagles are coming off of a 14-6 season and trip to the River States Conference semifinals. Last season was Asbury's final season in the NAIA, as they are transitioning to NCAA Division III.
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The Eagles will return one of their two All-RSC selections from last season, Autumn Herriford. Herriford led Asbury last season in multiple categories with 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 blocks per game, in addition to averaging 2.0 steals and shooting 45.1-percent and 39.8-percent from the floor and from 3-point range, respectively.
A Win Would...
A win Tuesday would give the Racers their fourth consecutive home opener victory under head coach Rechelle Turner.
The Free Throw Whisperer
Under Rechelle Turner, the Racers have done some of their best free throw shooting in school history. In four years, Turner's teams have finished the season with a top-ten all-time free throw shooting percentage three times. Last season, the Racers shot 76.8-percent from the charity stripe.
Rk.             Year                     FT%   Head Coach
1. 2008-09* .826           Rob Cross
2. 2007-08 .807          Jodi Adams
3. 2006-07 .771             Joi Felton
4. 2020-21 .768 Rechelle Turner
5. 2005-06 .756             Joi Felton
6. 2018-19 .755 Rechelle Turner
7. 2013-14 .735            Rob Cross
8. 2017-18 .726 Rechelle Turner
9. 2014-15 .723            Rob Cross
10.           1979-80                  .722   Dr. Jean Smith
* indicates national leader
Opening The Gates
The Racers will open their 56th season of women's basketball against Asbury Tuesday and are 21-33 all-time in season openers, 14-11 when opening the season at home. Additionally, MSU is 30-24 all-time in home openers and 15-8 in home openers at its current arena, the CFSB Center. Now in her fifth season, head coach Rechelle Turner is 1-3 all-time in season openers, but 3-1 in home openers.
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Opponent: Asbury
Site (Venue): Murray, Ky. (CFSB Center)
Audio: WNBS 97.9 FM (PxP: Jeremy Rose)
TV: ESPN+ (PxP: Jeremy Rose)
Live Stats: GoRacers.com
Twitter In Game: @RacersWBB
MUR Record (Streak): 0-0 (---)
ASBURY Record (Streak): 0-0 (---)
MSU Last Game: ---
ASBURY Last Game: ---
All-Time Series vs. ASBURY (Streak): First Meeting
All-Time Series in Murray (Streak): ---
First Meeting: ---
Last Meeting: ---
Last Five vs. ASBURY:
Next Game: Nov. 11 at Missouri
Next Home Game: Nov. 15 vs. Cumberlands (KY)
The Game
The Murray State women's basketball team kicks off its 55th season Tuesday against Division III Asbury in a special 11 a.m. matinee at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky.
Series At A Glance
Tuesday will be the first-ever meeting between Asbury and Murray State in women's basketball.
Scouting The Eagles
The Eagles are coming off of a 14-6 season and trip to the River States Conference semifinals. Last season was Asbury's final season in the NAIA, as they are transitioning to NCAA Division III.
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The Eagles will return one of their two All-RSC selections from last season, Autumn Herriford. Herriford led Asbury last season in multiple categories with 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 blocks per game, in addition to averaging 2.0 steals and shooting 45.1-percent and 39.8-percent from the floor and from 3-point range, respectively.
A Win Would...
A win Tuesday would give the Racers their fourth consecutive home opener victory under head coach Rechelle Turner.
The Free Throw Whisperer
Under Rechelle Turner, the Racers have done some of their best free throw shooting in school history. In four years, Turner's teams have finished the season with a top-ten all-time free throw shooting percentage three times. Last season, the Racers shot 76.8-percent from the charity stripe.
Rk.             Year                     FT%   Head Coach
1. 2008-09* .826           Rob Cross
2. 2007-08 .807          Jodi Adams
3. 2006-07 .771             Joi Felton
4. 2020-21 .768 Rechelle Turner
5. 2005-06 .756             Joi Felton
6. 2018-19 .755 Rechelle Turner
7. 2013-14 .735            Rob Cross
8. 2017-18 .726 Rechelle Turner
9. 2014-15 .723            Rob Cross
10.           1979-80                  .722   Dr. Jean Smith
* indicates national leader
Opening The Gates
The Racers will open their 56th season of women's basketball against Asbury Tuesday and are 21-33 all-time in season openers, 14-11 when opening the season at home. Additionally, MSU is 30-24 all-time in home openers and 15-8 in home openers at its current arena, the CFSB Center. Now in her fifth season, head coach Rechelle Turner is 1-3 all-time in season openers, but 3-1 in home openers.
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