Murray State University Athletics
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Racer Basketball Announces Special Events – Promotions for 2025-26
10/22/2025 11:33:00 AM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
The 2025-26 season for the Murray State men’s and women’s teams will be full of great basketball and family fun
As the Murray State basketball teams prepare for the 2025-26 season, anticipation of a Missouri Valley Conference championship run is palpable.
With big plans for great basketball and fan-friendly fun, the season promises the hanging of banners and retiring of jersey numbers, plus painting the national anthem, honoring those who have and are currently serving, hula hoops and a baby race!
With an amazing renovation planned for the CFSB Center in spring 2026, the home of Racer basketball celebrates its 27th season as one of the top venues in all of college basketball.
Racer Nation, this year is your invitation — come for the basketball, stay for the atmosphere, and bring your family and friends.
It's going to be a season of must-see Racer Basketball!
The Murray State ticket office stands ready to assist fans who wish to purchase basketball tickets for the 2025-26 season. Visit the ticket staff in the Lower A lobby for assistance, call (270) 809-3000, or visit GoRacers.com.
Below is a listing of the special events planned around the 31 combined home games, including three doubleheaders.
MSU Doubleheaders
Nov. 15, 2025: Men vs Nicholls I Women vs Saint Louis
Jan 4, 2026: Men vs Bradley I Women vs Bradley
Feb 15, 2026: Men vs Belmont I Women vs UIC
Men's Promotions & Special Days
Nov. 7, 2025: vs Mississippi Valley – Home Opener | Lamont Sleets No. 10 Retirement I Student Tailgate
Nov. 15, 2025: vs Nicholls – Veterans Salute | Tripleheader Day of Racer Football and Basketball
Nov. 18, 2025: vs Little Rock – Registered Student Orgs I SGA Night
Dec. 2, 2025: vs Morehead State – Greek Bash
Dec. 6, 2025: vs Bellarmine – 1999-2000 Championship Reunion I Isaac Spencer No. 31 Retirement
Dec. 18, 2025: vs Drake – Christmas at the Bank | Teddy Bear Toss
Dec. 29, 2025: vs Southern Illinois – TBA
Jan. 4, 2026: vs Bradley – Junior Racer/Sports Camps Day | Baby Race
Jan. 10, 2026: vs Valparaiso – Family Weekend
Jan. 17, 2026: vs Indiana State – MSU Hall of Fame Weekend | Salute to Service
Jan. 28, 2026: vs Illinois State – Greek Night
Feb. 3, 2026: vs UIC – Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day I MSU Athletics Academic Honors
Feb. 9, 2026: vs Northern Iowa – Pink Game I Cancer Awareness
Feb. 15, 2026: vs Belmont – Be Bold Wear Gold Game | Letterwinners Recognition
Feb. 21, 2026: vs Evansville – Senior Day
Women's Promotions & Special Days
Nov. 3, 2025: vs Trevecca - Home Opener
Nov. 15, 2025: vs Saint Louis – Veterans Salute I WBB MVC Championship Banner Drop
Nov. 22, 2025: vs UAB – Junior Racers Day
Dec. 15, 2025: vs Memphis – Education Day
Dec. 20, 2025: vs Lindsey Wilson – Christmas Game
Jan. 2, 2026: vs Illinois State – New Year's at The Bank
Jan. 4, 2026: vs Bradley – Junior Racer/Youth Camps Day
Jan. 9, 2026: vs Northern Iowa – Glow Night
Jan. 11, 2026: vs Drake – We Back Pat Night
Jan. 18, 2026: vs Belmont – Alumni Reunion Day
Jan. 29, 2026: vs Southern Illinois – Mardi Gras Day
Feb. 13, 2026: vs Valparaiso – Valentine's Game
Feb. 15, 2026: vs UIC – Be Bold Wear Golf Game
Feb. 26, 2026: vs Indiana State – Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day
Feb. 28, 2026: vs Evansville – Senior Night
Follow the Racers on Twitter (@MSURacers), Instagram (@RacersAthletics) and Facebook to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Murray State Athletics. Follow Murray State men's basketball on Twitter and Instagram (@RacersHoops).
With big plans for great basketball and fan-friendly fun, the season promises the hanging of banners and retiring of jersey numbers, plus painting the national anthem, honoring those who have and are currently serving, hula hoops and a baby race!
With an amazing renovation planned for the CFSB Center in spring 2026, the home of Racer basketball celebrates its 27th season as one of the top venues in all of college basketball.
Racer Nation, this year is your invitation — come for the basketball, stay for the atmosphere, and bring your family and friends.
It's going to be a season of must-see Racer Basketball!
The Murray State ticket office stands ready to assist fans who wish to purchase basketball tickets for the 2025-26 season. Visit the ticket staff in the Lower A lobby for assistance, call (270) 809-3000, or visit GoRacers.com.
Below is a listing of the special events planned around the 31 combined home games, including three doubleheaders.
MSU Doubleheaders
Nov. 15, 2025: Men vs Nicholls I Women vs Saint Louis
Jan 4, 2026: Men vs Bradley I Women vs Bradley
Feb 15, 2026: Men vs Belmont I Women vs UIC
Men's Promotions & Special Days
Nov. 7, 2025: vs Mississippi Valley – Home Opener | Lamont Sleets No. 10 Retirement I Student Tailgate
Nov. 15, 2025: vs Nicholls – Veterans Salute | Tripleheader Day of Racer Football and Basketball
Nov. 18, 2025: vs Little Rock – Registered Student Orgs I SGA Night
Dec. 2, 2025: vs Morehead State – Greek Bash
Dec. 6, 2025: vs Bellarmine – 1999-2000 Championship Reunion I Isaac Spencer No. 31 Retirement
Dec. 18, 2025: vs Drake – Christmas at the Bank | Teddy Bear Toss
Dec. 29, 2025: vs Southern Illinois – TBA
Jan. 4, 2026: vs Bradley – Junior Racer/Sports Camps Day | Baby Race
Jan. 10, 2026: vs Valparaiso – Family Weekend
Jan. 17, 2026: vs Indiana State – MSU Hall of Fame Weekend | Salute to Service
Jan. 28, 2026: vs Illinois State – Greek Night
Feb. 3, 2026: vs UIC – Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day I MSU Athletics Academic Honors
Feb. 9, 2026: vs Northern Iowa – Pink Game I Cancer Awareness
Feb. 15, 2026: vs Belmont – Be Bold Wear Gold Game | Letterwinners Recognition
Feb. 21, 2026: vs Evansville – Senior Day
Women's Promotions & Special Days
Nov. 3, 2025: vs Trevecca - Home Opener
Nov. 15, 2025: vs Saint Louis – Veterans Salute I WBB MVC Championship Banner Drop
Nov. 22, 2025: vs UAB – Junior Racers Day
Dec. 15, 2025: vs Memphis – Education Day
Dec. 20, 2025: vs Lindsey Wilson – Christmas Game
Jan. 2, 2026: vs Illinois State – New Year's at The Bank
Jan. 4, 2026: vs Bradley – Junior Racer/Youth Camps Day
Jan. 9, 2026: vs Northern Iowa – Glow Night
Jan. 11, 2026: vs Drake – We Back Pat Night
Jan. 18, 2026: vs Belmont – Alumni Reunion Day
Jan. 29, 2026: vs Southern Illinois – Mardi Gras Day
Feb. 13, 2026: vs Valparaiso – Valentine's Game
Feb. 15, 2026: vs UIC – Be Bold Wear Golf Game
Feb. 26, 2026: vs Indiana State – Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day
Feb. 28, 2026: vs Evansville – Senior Night
Follow the Racers on Twitter (@MSURacers), Instagram (@RacersAthletics) and Facebook to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Murray State Athletics. Follow Murray State men's basketball on Twitter and Instagram (@RacersHoops).
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