Murray State University Athletics

Racer Fans Encouraged To Get OVC Tournament Tickets Early-Arrive Early
2/26/2022 1:22:00 PM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
The Murray State Racers are ready for the big event taking place in Evansville at the Ford Center
As Racer Nation descends on Evansville next week for the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament (March 2-5), fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early and show up to the Ford Center early.
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As the Murray State women's and men's teams participate in the big event, large walk-up ticket purchases are expected and having a ticket in hand will help fans get into the Ford Center easier.
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All-Session passes that have been purchased through the Murray State Ticket Office will be packaged and available for pick up throughout each session at the Ford Center. Murray State Athletics ticket operations will be set up at the player-guest ticket entrance located to the right of the main entrance.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Murray State Ticket office at (270) 809-3000. Thank you for your continued support of Racer Basketball! We look forward to seeing you in Evansville.
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Please note the Ford Center now has a Clear Bag policy. Follow this link for more information.
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The Murray State women's team is the No. 3 seed and meets either UT Martin or SIUE in a Thursday quarterfinal game at 3:30 p.m. The Racer men are the No. 1 seed and play a semifinal game Friday at 7:30 p.m. against either
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2022 OVC Men's Basketball Championship Presented TicketSmarter (Ford Center - Evansville, Ind.)
First Round - Wednesday, March 2
Game 1 - #5 Tennessee State vs. #8 SIUE, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 2 - #6 Austin Peay vs. #7 Tennessee Tech, 9:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
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First Round - Thursday, March 3
Game 3 - #4 Southeast Missouri vs. Winner of Game 1, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 4 - #3 Morehead State vs. Winner of Game 2, 9:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
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Semifinals - Friday, March 4
Game 5 - #1 Murray State vs. Game 3 Winner, 7:00 p.m. (ESPNU)
Game 6 - #2 Belmont vs. Game 4 Winner, 9:30 p.m. (ESPNU)
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Championship - Saturday, March 5
Game 7 - Semifinal Winners, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2/Westwood One)
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2022 OVC Women's Basketball Championship Presented by TicketSmarter Schedule
FIRST ROUND – Wednesday, March 2
Game 1 - # 5 Eastern Illinois vs. #8 Tennessee State – 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 2 - #6 UT Martin vs. #7 SIUE – 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
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QUARTERFINALS – Thursday, March 3
Game 3 – #4 Austin Peay vs. Game 1 winner – 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 4 - #3 Murray State vs. Game 2 winner – 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
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SEMIFINALS – Friday, March 4
Game 5 - #1 Belmont vs. Game 3 winner – 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 6 - #2 Tennessee Tech vs. Game 4 winner – 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
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Championship - Saturday, March 5
Game 7 - Semifinal Winners, 2:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
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Racer Basketball Legacy Fund
The new fundraising initiative invites Racer supporters to have a lasting impact on the Murray State men's and women's basketball programs. Those interested in learning more about how you can support the Racer Basketball Legacy Fund initiative may contact Director of Development-Athletics, Taylor Mudd at (270) 809-3517 or tmudd3@murraystate.edu for more information.
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About Murray State Athletics
Located in Murray, Kentucky, the athletics department of Murray State University is a NCAA Division I member and plays in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Racers have 15 programs including men's teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, football and golf and women's teams for basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball, as well as a mixed gender rifle team. Currently a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, the Racers will join the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1, 2022.
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As the Murray State women's and men's teams participate in the big event, large walk-up ticket purchases are expected and having a ticket in hand will help fans get into the Ford Center easier.
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All-Session passes that have been purchased through the Murray State Ticket Office will be packaged and available for pick up throughout each session at the Ford Center. Murray State Athletics ticket operations will be set up at the player-guest ticket entrance located to the right of the main entrance.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Murray State Ticket office at (270) 809-3000. Thank you for your continued support of Racer Basketball! We look forward to seeing you in Evansville.
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Please note the Ford Center now has a Clear Bag policy. Follow this link for more information.
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The Murray State women's team is the No. 3 seed and meets either UT Martin or SIUE in a Thursday quarterfinal game at 3:30 p.m. The Racer men are the No. 1 seed and play a semifinal game Friday at 7:30 p.m. against either
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2022 OVC Men's Basketball Championship Presented TicketSmarter (Ford Center - Evansville, Ind.)
First Round - Wednesday, March 2
Game 1 - #5 Tennessee State vs. #8 SIUE, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 2 - #6 Austin Peay vs. #7 Tennessee Tech, 9:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
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First Round - Thursday, March 3
Game 3 - #4 Southeast Missouri vs. Winner of Game 1, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 4 - #3 Morehead State vs. Winner of Game 2, 9:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
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Semifinals - Friday, March 4
Game 5 - #1 Murray State vs. Game 3 Winner, 7:00 p.m. (ESPNU)
Game 6 - #2 Belmont vs. Game 4 Winner, 9:30 p.m. (ESPNU)
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Championship - Saturday, March 5
Game 7 - Semifinal Winners, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2/Westwood One)
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2022 OVC Women's Basketball Championship Presented by TicketSmarter Schedule
FIRST ROUND – Wednesday, March 2
Game 1 - # 5 Eastern Illinois vs. #8 Tennessee State – 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 2 - #6 UT Martin vs. #7 SIUE – 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
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QUARTERFINALS – Thursday, March 3
Game 3 – #4 Austin Peay vs. Game 1 winner – 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 4 - #3 Murray State vs. Game 2 winner – 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
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SEMIFINALS – Friday, March 4
Game 5 - #1 Belmont vs. Game 3 winner – 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
Game 6 - #2 Tennessee Tech vs. Game 4 winner – 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
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Championship - Saturday, March 5
Game 7 - Semifinal Winners, 2:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
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Racer Basketball Legacy Fund
The new fundraising initiative invites Racer supporters to have a lasting impact on the Murray State men's and women's basketball programs. Those interested in learning more about how you can support the Racer Basketball Legacy Fund initiative may contact Director of Development-Athletics, Taylor Mudd at (270) 809-3517 or tmudd3@murraystate.edu for more information.
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About Murray State Athletics
Located in Murray, Kentucky, the athletics department of Murray State University is a NCAA Division I member and plays in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Racers have 15 programs including men's teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, football and golf and women's teams for basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball, as well as a mixed gender rifle team. Currently a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, the Racers will join the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1, 2022.
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