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Racer Report - Owens Family Honored & Football Wins

Racer Report
Published on 9/15/2026
Racer Report
Published on 9/15/2026
In this edition of the Racer Report Podcast, Dave Winder reviews the ceremony that announced and honored Leon Owens and the naming of the MSU Softball faculity Owens Family Field. Plus, Racer Football wins at home 23-17 over Valparaiso. Head Coach Jody Wright comments as the Racers travel west this week for game in Stillwater against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
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Phase 3 of upgrades were announced for Johnny Reagan Field at Taylor Family Park by Murray State Athletics. Since Murray State Baseball went all the way to the College World Series in 2025, the upward movement of Racer Baseball has been impressive. Dave Winder visits with AD Nico Yantko and Head Coach Dan Skirka. Plus a recap of the Racers' opening day game, a 28-14 loss last Thursday against Eastern Illinois. Quarterback Colin Shannon and Head Coach Jody Wright comment as the Racers get ready to travel to Middle Tennessee for a Saturday night game. Plus the news of the week from the Murray State Racers.
Published on 8/31/2026

The Murray State men's basketball team knocked off Poissy BC Thursday 113-46 to make it a perfect 4-0 on their tour that began in Spain, went through Greece and ended in France. Head Coach Ryan Miller and senior Ben Shtolzberg comment on the trip helped set the stage for the coming 2026-27 basketball season. We also get ready for the 2026 Murray Sate soccer season as the Racers play at Ole Miss Friday and host Missouri Sunday at Cutchin Field.
Published on 8/11/2026

The Racers won going away in a 110-72 victory Monday to make it a 3-0 showing in their 2026 tour of Europe. Dave Winder shares a highlight dunk by Lachlan Crate and a recap of the game that saw 10 Racers score. Also Head Coach Ryan Miller and players Roman Domon and Mathis Courbon comment on being able to play at home in front of family and friends in the home country of France.
Published on 8/10/2026







