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Ken Purcell - Basketball
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Published on 12/31/2019
Coaches
Published on 12/31/2019
An instructor in Murray State's department of physical education for 30-plus years, Ken Purcell has also enjoyed a side career of assisting on game days. Performing many duties over the years including, official scorekeeper for basketball, football Chain Gang leader and track & field official, Purcell has a unique perspective. He was head women's tennis coach for the Racers in the 1980's and won the program's first OVC championship. The world of sports needs people like Ken Purcell. The people who help run a game and do the things many people never notice. Also today, news of the week from Racer Athletics, including Ja Morant named to the Lute Olson Award All-Decade Team.
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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
On this week's Racer Report LIVE Podcast, host, Dave Winder visits with Murray State basketball coaches, Ryan Miller and Rechelle Turner plus women's basketball Associate Head Coach, Wyatt Foust. And it's Arch Madness week in St. Louis as we visit with Missouri Valley Conference Associate Commissioner for Communications, Mike Kern. We'll preview the Racers vs UIC on Friday. And the Murray State women celebrate their second straight regular season championship with lots of confetti!
Published on 3/3/2026
This week on Racer Report LIVE, Dave Winder visits with each of the Murray State basketball coaches, Rechelle Turner, and Ryan Miller plus student athlete Brayden Shorter and assistant coach Kayla Kleifgen.
Published on 2/24/2026
