Racers Host MTSU Saturday On Coach Cal Luther Day

Murray State Meets Long Time Rival Middle Tennessee
The Murray State Racers (6-1) host the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a Saturday 7 p.m. tip at the CFSB Center in Murray, Ky, where the Racers have won four straight games. It's Coach Cal Luther Day as fans remember the Racer great coach and director of athletics who served Murray State University from 1958 to 1974.

Remembering Coach Cal Luther
Saturday's game is Coach Cal Luther Day at the CFSB Center. The day will be a time to honor the memory of the great Racer coach who passed away in May 8, 2021 and is interminably linked as one of the builders of the Luther, Cal 6

Murray State program and the greatest men's basketball history in the Ohio Valley Conference. Coach Cal led the Racers from small school levels to NCAA D-I starting in 1958 and he led the program for 16 seasons through the 1973-74 season. He also served more than a decade as Athletics Director and spearheaded the construction of Roy Stewart Stadium in 1973. Coach Luther is the first of two special days at Racer Basketball in which a legend will be honored. Coach Ron Greene Day at the CFSB Center is set for Jan. 22 when Murray State hosts UT Martin. There is a special decal and chair cover at the Racer bench for the game.

What Has Happened Recently
The Racers defeated Campbellsville at home Monday 98-61 for their sixth win of the 2021-22 season. The last hot start to a season for the Racers was an 8-1 sprint to the beginning of the 2018-19 season. MSU has won 19-consecutive non-conference home games at the CFSB Center, since their last loss to Auburn on
Dec. 19, 2017. The Blue Raiders defeated UT Martin at home Wednesday night 73-61 to move to 7-1 and they come into The Bank Saturday on a four-game win streak. MTSU's only loss was at Stephen F. Austin (Nov 19) 87-74.

MSU vs MTSU Renew Series Again
From 1953-2000, the Racers and Blue Raiders did battle 97 times as members of the Ohio Valley Conference and the Racers won 70 of them. At home, the Racers are 55-13 all-time against MTSU. Since MTSU left the OVC (now playing in Conference USA) the Racers have won 6-of-11 meetings. A season ago the Racers were trying for three-straight wins over the Blue Raiders, but fell in Murfreesboro 78-61.

Having played twice per season for 47 seasons, the Racers vs Blue Raiders series (143 games) is the fifth-longest series in Murray State history behind only Tennessee Tech (181), Morehead State (166), Eastern Kentucky (164) and Western Kentucky (151).

When Tevin Brown Rains Threes
As Tevin Brown chases down the MSU and OVC career record for made 3-point baskets, his ability to turn a game in MSU's favor from the 3-point line is impressive. With 98 games played in the Blue and Gold, Brown has hit at least five 3-pointers in a game 15 times. MSU has won 12 of those 15 including the Nov, 9 game against Bellarmine where Brown nailed six long jumpers. In one stretch from Dec. 2019 to Feb. 2021, the Racers won eight-straight games when Brown hit five 3-pointers.

Murray State Spirit Night With Memphis Grizzlies
return to Memphis for another Murray State Spirit Night at the Grizzlies game Saturday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. when the Grizzlies and former Racer and NBA all-star, Ja Morant, host the Houston Rockets at the FedExForum. A pre-game party will be held at the brand-new location of Ghost River Brewing Co. on Beale Street, directly across from FedExForum, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Free food (while it lasts), loads of swag and a cash bar will be provided. To add a bit of sparkle to the celebration, the annual Memphis Holiday Parade will also take place on Beale Street at 3 p.m. and Ghost River Brewing Co. will be the perfect viewing location.

Also that weekend at the FedExForum, the Murray State Racer Men's Basketball team will take on the University of Memphis Tigers Friday, Dec. 10. Tickets can be purchased through the University of Memphis box office.

Make plans to spend the weekend as Racer Nation takes over Bluff City! For more information on either game, call (270) 809-5600.

Racers Selected For Two Home Games On ESPNU
The Murray State men's basketball is hosting a pair of televised home games on ESPNU as announced by the Ohio Valley Conference for the 2021-22 season. The Racers will appear on ESPNU (Feb. 17) when they host the Austin Peay Governors at the CFSB Center in a 6 p.m. tip. The second game happens at home (Feb. 24) against the Belmont Bruins in a tip off of 8 p.m. Both of the TV games for the Racers come on Thursday nights. The OVC schedule has a total of nine total men's basketball televised games (six regular season contests and three OVC Tournament games) to be aired by one of the ESPN networks during the 2021-22 season. This includes three nights of coverage at the OVC Tournament (March 4-5) at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.

Mini-Ticket Plans Available
Fans can purchase season tickets and the Navy & Gold Mini ticket plans at Racer Mania. The mini plans are a great way for Racer Nation to enjoy Murray State games with general admission tickets. Each mini plan is $50 for one general admission ticket to five games. All of the games offered in the ticket plans are doubleheaders except for the stand-alone men's game vs Middle Tennessee (Dec. 4). Call the ticket office at (270) 809-3000 to purchase a ticket plan.

NAVY TICKET PLAN
Dec. 4, 2021     Sat.     Middle Tennessee
Dec. 30, 2021   Thu.     Southeast Missouri (DH)
Jan. 22, 2022   Sat.     UT Martin (DH)
Jan. 29, 2022   Sat.     Morehead State (DH)
Feb. 17, 2022    Thu.     Austin Peay (DH)

GOLD TICKET PLAN
Dec. 18, 2021    Sat.     Chattanooga (WBB vs Lipscomb)
Jan. 1, 2022      Sat.     Tennessee Tech (DH)
Jan. 20, 2022   Thu.     Eastern Illinois (DH)
Feb. 5, 2022     Sat.     SIUE (DH)
Feb. 24, 2022   Thu.     Belmont (DH)

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Tevin Brown

Murray State University