Murray State University Athletics
A busy summer continues for the Racer Athletics with news of the massive improvements for Racer Field, the home of Murray State Softball. We'll hear from head coach Kara Amundson. MVC Commissioner Jeff Jackson comments on his recent appointment to the NCAA D-I Men's Basketball Committee and what it means for the present and future of The Valley. We'll also touch on both Racer basketball teams, football and some key additions to MSU Baseball.
Published on 6/17/2026
On this edition of the Racer Report Podcast, news that Dave Schwepker has retired from Racer Volleyball after 28 seasons and Ben Madsen is just beginning his first year as head coach of Racer Soccer. Host Dave Winder visits with both as one ends his career and the other begins his era at Murray State. Also news of the week from MSU Athletics as Racer Field, the home of MSU Softball, is set to break ground on a needed addition to their home field.
Published on 6/11/2026
The 2026 Racer Football Alumni Association golf scramble signaled that he 102nd football season in Murray State history is near. Dave Winder talked to several members of the RFAA and several former MSU Football players, as well as AD Nico Yantko, head coach Jody Wright and others in this report from Murray Country Club.
Published on 6/8/2026
On this week's Racer Report Podcast, Racer Athletics celebrates their best finish in four years in the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy with a runner-up finish. Plus a former Racer competed in the late April Boston Marathon and news from the week that was for the Murray State Racers.
Published on 6/4/2026
In Murray State Football lore, one of the biggest plays in the 100-year plus history of the program icame from kicker by Shane Andrus. In 2002, the Racers hosted the No. 2 Eastern Illinois Panthers, led by quarterback Tony Romo at Roy Stewart Stadium, and by the end of the day, Andrus had his moment. He booted a 52-yard field goal on the final play to give the Racers a share of the Ohio Valley Conference title. Among those who remember that day are the Voice of the Racers Neal Bradley and EIU's Mike Bradd, MSU Head Coach Joe Pannunzio and Andrus.
Published on 5/29/2026
On this week's Racer Report, Dave Winder recaps an amazing weekend in which Murray State hosted the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Baseball Championship at Johnny Reagan Field at Taylor Family Park. We'll have a recap of the four games the Racers played, plus a look at three MSU athletes headed to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Prelims in Lexington and it's also a happy birthday for Racer 1!
Published on 5/26/2026
Dave Winder previews the Missouri Valley Baseball Championship hosted in Murray, Ky., for the first time with the Racers the No. 3 seed at Johnny Reagan Field at Taylor Family Park. Guests include Harold Huston of Racer Radio, MSU head coach Dan Skirka and senior stars, Nic Schutte and Luke Mistone. Plus a recap of the top MSU performances at the MVC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships from over the weekend.
Published on 5/19/2026
It's a big week of spring sports with an eye for the coming football season as Dave Winder reports on the week that was for the Murray State Racers on the Racer Report Podcast. Sprinter Serena Blackwood leads a group of MSU hopefuls to the MVC Outdoor Track & Field Championships, while MSU Baseball and Softball continue to thrill late in the 2026 season. Plus an updated from MSU Women's Golf at the NCAA Regional in Louisville.
Published on 5/13/2026
In the more than 100-year history of Murray State Basketball, there are a handful of games which creates the thought "How did we just win that game?" In February of 1994, Racers' head coach Scott Edgar and his team had one of those games with OVC rival Southeast Missouri when not only did they erase an 18-point deficit with 4:31 remaining, Marcus Jones scored five points in the final five seconds as the Racers clinched another league championship. Dave Winder is joined by Coach Edgar and Neal Bradley, the Voice of the Racers.
Published on 5/8/2026
On this Racer Report Podcast, Dave Winder visits with Coach Kara Amundson of MSU Softball as they have the No. 3 seed at this week's MVC Tournament in Carbondale. We also hear from softball senior Addison Hicks. Plus an update on Racer Baseball, Track & Field and MSU Football signs some offensive line help.
Published on 5/4/2026
On today's Racer Report Podcast, Dave Winder visit with Murray State AD Nico Yantko about the importance of the annual Dunker Awards and we reveal the list winners. Plus lots of golf news as the MSU women's team learns of their NCAA Regional assignment, while the men's team is picking up the pieces after falling in just the second playoff in the history of the MVC Tournament. Plus this week's Diamond Report finds both MSU Baseball and Softball winning and winning.
Published on 5/1/2026
On the Racer Report Podcast, it's was a big weekend for the Racers as Cheyenne Melvin wins the 800M event at the Drake Relays and MSU baseball and softball win road series in the MVC. We also take a look at the Murray State Golf teams as the women's squad prepares to play in the NCAA Regional after they learn of their assignment on Wednesday at Buffalo Wild Wings, the official sponsor of Racers Podcast Central.
Published on 4/28/2026
Dave Winder has another installment of the Runnin' with the Racers Podcast with Murray State Hall of Famer Leon Wurth. Playing for legendary coach Johnny Reagan in the early 1970s, Wurth returned to MSU as Coach Reagan's assistant for 11 seasons. Inducted into the Murray State Hall of Fame in 1992, Wurth's career as a player stands the test of time as does his career in Major League Baseball as an expert evaluator and scout. In is a this podcast that suddenly happened while Winder and Wurth were watching Murray State play at the newly renovated Johnny Reagan Field. This chat is one is full of great stories of baseball days past.
Published on 4/27/2026
On the weekly Diamond Recap of the Racer Report Podcast, Murray State Baseball and Softball are playing in and winning big games in the last week. Dave Winder visits with head coaches Dan Skirka and Kara Amundson to get the inside look at the MSU squads. After a big week, MSU Baseball swept Illinois State in front of a record crowd and head to SIU for a showdown in Carbondale. The Racer Softball team is in the hunt for a MVC Tournament spot after splitting four games with Indiana State and SIU in the final games of the season at Racer Field.
Published on 4/23/2026
On the Racer Report Podcast with Dave Winder, an exclusive interview with Murray State women's golf coach Philip Nelson and reaction to the Racers winning their first Missouri Valley Conference championship. And a good time to catch up with men's basketball head coach Ryan Miller as roster building continues for the Racers heading into the 2026-27 season.
Published on 4/22/2026
On this edition of the Racer Report, presented by Buffalo Wild Wings of Murray, a look at a busy home weekend for the Racers. Everything from the annual spring football game and the traditional singing of the Murray State fight song by the football team, to a sweep for Racer Baseball over Illinois State, and the Murray State women's golf team has started off in the lead after the first 18 holes of the Missouri Valley golf championship.
Published on 4/20/2026
In the history of both Murray State Baseball and Softball, the dramatic effect of a grand slam is remembered long after the ball goes over the wall. Dave Winder takes a trip down memory lane of some big grand slam moments for the Racers, including clutch performances for Jocelynn Rodgers in 2017 and Drew Vogel in 2024.
Published on 4/17/2026
With the end of spring workouts, it's a good time to catch up with Murray State Football Head Coach Jody Wright. When the Racers host Eastern Illinois (Aug. 27) it marks the 102nd season of Racer Football and the 54th season at MSU's Roy Stewart Stadium. It's also a big weekend at home for the Racers with the annual spring football scrimmage Friday, but also MSU baseball, softball and tennis all in action on home turf.
Published on 4/15/2026
On this edition of the Racer Report Podcast, Dave Winder recaps the week across all teams for the Racers, starting with Murray State Softball and a big weekend series win over Bradley. Senior Ava Ozment comments on her first career grand slam and the team's chances to earn a spot in the MVC Tournament. Plus Racer Football plays it's annual spring game Friday night and we'll hear from Head Coach Jody Wright.
Published on 4/14/2026
On the Racer Report Podcast, It's time for the Diamond Review of Racer baseball and softball. Head Coaches Dan Skirka & Kara Amundson catch us up on everything that's going on with their teams, as softball hosts Bradley this weekend in MVC play, and baseball heads for Chicago to take on the UIC flames. And a review of MSU men's golf third place finish at the Racer Intercollegiate with head coach Jacob Miller.
Published on 4/9/2026
On today's Racer Report with Dave Winder, Murray State women's basketball head coach Rechelle Turner stops by to recap the 2025-26 season. And that season wasn't just another campaign, this one produced the Racers' second-straight Missouri Valley Conference regular season and tournament championships. Racers Podcast Central is brought to you by Buffalo Wild Wings.
Published on 4/7/2026
This week on the Racer Report Podcast, Dave Winder takes a look at the amazing weekend for Murray State Softball slugger Kenley Minor. Plus a quick-hit review of the MVC weekend for the Racers. Plus the MSU baseball program wins its Johnny Reagan Field opening night win over Belmont. It's the Racer Report Podcast brought you by Buffalo Wild Wings in Murray.
Published on 4/6/2026
Both Murray State Basketball teams are in action week as the postseason continues in 2026. Combining for a school record 51 wins in a single season, the Racer Women are headed to the NCAA Tournament for a second-straight season and the MSU men are playing in the NIT. And we will also check in on the progress of the turf project at Johnny Reagan Field, the home of Murray State Baseball.
Published on 3/17/2026
The Racer Report LIVE sends off Murray State women's basketball to the MVC Tournament in Iowa with visits from Head Coach Rechelle Turner and senior Briley Pena. The radio voice of women's basketball, Jeremy Rose, stops by the program as well. And the first season for men's head coach Ryan Miller ends at Arch Madness. We will recap it all and dive into news of the turf project at Johnny Reagan Field and the beginning of the renovation plan for the CFSB Center.
Published on 3/9/2026
