Murray State University Athletics
This week on the Racer Report LIVE from the Hop Hound Brew Oub, the Racers head into an open week after dropping a 45-10 defeat at Jacksonville State. Murray State Head Coach Jody Wright joins the program and players Jack Yannehill and Conley Crossno are part of today's show with host and Voice of the Racers, Jeff Bidwell
Published on 9/22/2025
Lots going on in Racer Nation as the calendar reaches mid-September. Our top story is the news that MSU Hall of Famer, Isaac Spencer, is set to have his jersey No. 31 retired. The big event will happen in the early part of the season for the Murray State men's basketball team. Plus a check on Racer soccer opening MVC play against Illinois State and the Murray State golf teams see excellent finishes from Peyton Purvis, Trey Wall and Ellin Tynan. And Murray State head football coach Jody Wright takes the Racers to his Alma Mater Jacksonville State this weekend.
Published on 9/18/2025
The Racer Report LIVE radio show rolls into week-4 with the Racers making a trip to Coach Jody Wright's alma mater, Jacksonville State, for a Saturday game. Coach Wright speaks about the return home for himself and the challenge for the Racers against old OVC foe, JSU. Murray State grad student athlete, Lucas Desjardins, stops by the program after catching his first collegiate touchdown pass last week at Georgia State.
Published on 9/16/2025
This week on the Racer Report Podcast, Dave Winder reveals the class of eight that makes up the 2025 class to the Murray State Hall of Fame. Plus Katelyn Young and Paola Campigotto are part of the MVC's nominations for the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. Plus the update of the week in fall sports with the Racers.
Published on 9/11/2025
The Racer Report LIVE program meets every Monday at the Hop Hound Brew Pub in Murray and right now Jeff Bidwell and Dave Winder are talking Murray State Football as we are already two games into the 2025 season. Head Coach Jody Wright and MSU linebacker, Trace Ruckman, join the program as the Racers prepare for a trip Saturday to play Georgia State in Atlanta.
Published on 9/9/2025
This week on the Racer Report LIVE from the Hop Hound Brew Pub, Jeff Bidwell, Voice of the Racers, and Dave Winder are taling Racer Football. Today's show offers up a recap of the East Tennessee State game, and a look ahead to Murray State family Weekend and the Racers hosting Southeastern Louisiana. Head coach Jody Wright joins the program, as does co-offensive coordinator, Adam Ross, and wide receiver Darius Cannon.
Published on 9/2/2025
On the Racer Report, Dave Winder takes you through another amazing week for Murray State Baseball as three honors were given, including one from US Congressman, James Comer, and a special night at Busch Stadium when Coach Dan Skirka was invited to throw out the first pitch. Also news of some Racer Greats from football, Rick Fisher and Jack Wolf, having their jerseys retired as the first home game, Sept. 6.
Published on 8/29/2025
On the season opener for the Racer Report LIVE, Jeff Bidwell and Dave Winder gather with the Racer faithful at the Hop Hound Brew Pub for a great lunch and lots of Racer talk. Head Coach Jody Wright of Racer Football joins the program as does the father-son duo of Jim Ogle, the MSU Offensive Coordinator and Jim, Jr., the Racers quarterback.
Published on 8/29/2025
It's a power-packed Racer Report as we get into the top story of the week, Murray State Racer Baseball is set to host the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in May 2026 at Johnny Reagan Field. We also check on MSU Football and Coach Jody Wright and quarterback Jim Ogle as the Racers are one week from opening the season at ETSU. MSU Soccer Coach Matt Lodge becomes the program's winningest coach and the No. 10 jersey of Racer basketball great, Lamont Sleets, is set to be lifted to the rafters of the CFSB Center, Nov. 7.
Published on 8/22/2025
This week on the Racer Report, the Murray State Football team is in preseason practice before opening the 101st season in school history. We'll also recap men's basketball's trip to the Bahamas and get an update about the rest of the fall sports seasons on the horizon.
Published on 8/12/2025
In a special summer edition of the Racer Report LIVE, Murray State men's basketball head coach Ryan Miller sat down at the Hop Hound Brew Pub in Murray with Voice of the Racers, Jeff Bidwell. After a vigorous spring recruiting period, the new Racers are getting to campus this week and the 2025-26 season is just around the corner!
Published on 6/4/2025
This week on the Racer Report, the Murray State Baseball team grabs a share of the MVC Regular Season Championship after defeating Missouri State at home. Now the Racers are the No. 1 seed for this week's MVC Tournament in Normal, Illinois. We also recap a big weekend for the Racers' women's team at the MVC Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Carbondale and a High Jump win for DiamonAsia Taylor.
Published on 5/18/2025
A big show lined up this week on the Racer Report podcast as we continue our introductory segments of the new team that Coach Ryan Miller is building with MSU men's basketball. We get to know assistant coach Cullen Neal. We also have a recap the NCAA men's Golf regional experience for Murray State freshman Trey Wall, and other news and notes from Murray State Athletics, including the planned renovation of Bennie Purcell Tennis Courts, and season ticket renewals for Murray State Men's Basketball are now underway.
Published on 5/15/2025
This week on the Racer Report Podcast, a look at the NCAA experience Murray State's Trey Wall is having this week in the Urbana Regional and we get ready for what is essentially some post-season baseball as the Racers host Missouri State Thursday at Johnny Reagan Field. And a look ahead to the MVC Track & Field Championships on the weekend in Carbondale.
Published on 5/11/2025
In this addition of the Racer Report Podcast, we continue our introductory segments with the new staff of Murray State Basketball and general manager, Ernie Kuyper. Trey Wall prepares for his appearance in the NCAA men's golf championship Monday, we say goodbye to women's Golf Senior Eliza Meiko after a great career, And Murray State Baseball with six games to play in the regular season, or in the hunt for the championship of the Missouri Valley Conference.
Published on 5/10/2025
In this episode of the Racer Report, spring roster-building is in the spotlight as new Murray State men's basketball head coach, Ryan Miller and his staff have been busy building the roster for the coming 2025-26 season. We'll also update the spring roster additions for women's basketball for Head Coach Rechelle Turner. Plus, Trey Wall prepares to play in the NCAA Men's Golf Championship and Racers Baseball enters the final two weeks of the season eyeing a Missouri Valley Conference regular season title.
Published on 5/7/2025
A busy spring week is served up this week On the Racer Report Podcast with Dave Winder. As the calendar turns to April, we catch up with new Murray State men's basketball coach Ryan Miller as his top priority is solidifying the Racers 25-26 roster and his first signee, his nephew, Mason Miller. With a huge rain event coming into the area this weekend Murray State Baseball drastically changes when and where they will meet the Bradley Braves in Missouri Valley Conference play. Plus updates on all the other Spring happenings with the Racers.
Published on 4/1/2025
Big doings this week on the Racer Report podcast with the introduction of Ryan Miller as Murray State's 18th Men's Basketball head coach. We'll hear from Coach Miller and A.D. Nico Yantko. Plus Ruth Kimutai snaps the 16-year-old Steeplechase record for the Racers at the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis. And a special recognition for Murray State Women's Basketball and Rifle from the Murray State Board of Regents.
Published on 3/28/2025
On the Racer Report Podcast, we take a look back and detail how the Murray State Racers got the job done to win their first Missouri Valley Conference women's basketball championship with three wins at the Ford center in Evansville. Coach Rechelle Turner has high praise for her team, and the Voice of the Racers, Jeremy Rose, has his final call of the championship win over the Belmont Bruins. MSU Hall of Famer Jackie Mounts is very proud of her team. Plus a review of the week in Murray State Athletics including the official announcement of Murray State's 18th head men's basketball coach and the coming chance to meet him, Ryan Miller.
Published on 3/18/2025
Racer Report LIVE takes us back to the Hop Hound Brew Pub in Murray for one final show this season with host Jeff Bidwell and a cast of characters from Murray State Women's Basketball. Head coach Rechelle Turner and numerous MSU student-athletes celebrate their amazing 2024-25 season that saw the Racers first MVC regular season, and MVC tournament championship. It's on the NCAA tournament for the Racers Saturday in Norman, Oklahoma against Iowa.
Published on 3/17/2025
The Murray State women's basketball team gained the top seed for this week's Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in Evansville. Host Dave Winder visits with the voice of the MSU women's team, Jeremy Rose, to get his thoughts on the last eight seasons as the team reached the top in the 2024-25 season. Coach Jody Wright of Murray State Football comments on the start of spring workouts and his new staff selections and Murray State Baseball wins for the 10th time with a walk off home run at Johnny Reagan Field over Lindenwood and Racer Rifle heads to the NCAA Championship this week in Leington, plus other updates on what is happening with the Racers.
Published on 3/12/2025
This week on the Racer Report LIVE from the Hop Hound Brew Pub, it's a celebration of Murray State's first women's basketball championship in the Missouri Valley Conference. Voice of the Racers, Jeff Bidwell, visits with head coach Rechelle Turner and student-athletes, Katelyn Young, Ava Learn and Briley Pena. A review of the Racers' 22 win season and 16-4 record in the Valley as they head into MVC Tournament week in Evansville at the Ford Center.
Published on 3/10/2025
We're back at the Hop Hound Brew Pub talking Racer Basketball.
Published on 3/3/2025
It's a busy week on the Racer Report and at the top is a time of remembrance for former Murray State basketball assistant coach Jim Hatfield, who passed away at the age of 81. We'll have more on his five-season career with the Racers and head coach Tevester Anderson. Also an update on the basketball seasons as both the Racer men and women come down the stretch heading for March tournament time. MSU track & field heads to Chicago for the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championships and MSU Rifle is headed for their 11th NCAA Championship appearance under coach Alan Lollar.
Published on 2/27/2025
