https://admin.goracers.com/rss.aspx?path=generalLatest news items for Murray State University Athleticsen-us60https://goracers.com/news/2026/6/9/general-dave-schwepker-announces-retirement-as-head-coach-of-murray-state-volleyballhttps://goracers.com/news/2026/6/9/general-dave-schwepker-announces-retirement-as-head-coach-of-murray-state-volleyballGeneral, Women's Volleyball

Dave Schwepker, the winningest coach in Murray State volleyball history with 415 total wins over the course of 28 seasons leading the team, has announced his decision to retire as head coach of the program effective immediately.]]>Schwepker 2024Tue, 9 Jun 2026 08:06:00 CST323015https://goracers.com/news/2026/6/8/general-racer-athletics-receives-anonymous-1-million-gifthttps://goracers.com/news/2026/6/8/general-racer-athletics-receives-anonymous-1-million-giftGeneral

Murray State Athletics has received a transformational investment of $1,000,000 from a generous family of Racer supporters in Tennessee, it was announced on Monday.]]>$1 Million Gift AnnouncementMon, 8 Jun 2026 12:15:00 CST323014https://goracers.com/news/2026/6/5/general-murray-state-football-receives-100-000-investment-from-racer-football-alumni-associationhttps://goracers.com/news/2026/6/5/general-murray-state-football-receives-100-000-investment-from-racer-football-alumni-associationGeneral

The Murray State Football program has received another $100,000 investment from the Racer Football Alumni Association (RFAA) that was presented to Director of Athletics Nico Yantko and head coach Jody Wright during the organization's annual golf tournament.]]>RFAA Presentation 2026Fri, 5 Jun 2026 15:07:00 CST323013https://goracers.com/news/2026/6/4/general-murray-state-athletics-receives-125-000-gift-from-drs-bob-and-joyce-hugheshttps://goracers.com/news/2026/6/4/general-murray-state-athletics-receives-125-000-gift-from-drs-bob-and-joyce-hughesGeneral

Murray State Athletics has received a transformational investment of $125,000 from Drs. Bob and Joyce Hughes, it was announced on Wednesday afternoon.]]>Hughes GiftThu, 4 Jun 2026 08:55:00 CST323012https://goracers.com/news/2026/6/1/general-nico-yantko-named-top-ad-in-america-by-silver-waves-mediahttps://goracers.com/news/2026/6/1/general-nico-yantko-named-top-ad-in-america-by-silver-waves-mediaGeneral

Murray State Director of Athletics Nico Yantko has been recognized for his visionary approach to the new landscape of men's college basketball by being named one of the top ADs in America by Silver Waves Media.]]>Ryan MillerMon, 1 Jun 2026 11:13:00 CST323010https://goracers.com/news/2026/5/28/general-murray-state-athletics-records-highest-finish-in-mvc-all-sports-trophy-standingshttps://goracers.com/news/2026/5/28/general-murray-state-athletics-records-highest-finish-in-mvc-all-sports-trophy-standingsGeneral

Murray State Athletics was rewarded for one of its most holistically competitive years in program history after it was announced that the Racers finished second in the Missouri Valley Conference's All-Sports Trophy final standings. The second-place finish is the department's best since joining the MVC.]]>WBB Champions 2026Thu, 28 May 2026 13:38:00 CST323006https://goracers.com/news/2026/5/27/general-racer-athletics-receives-anonymous-250-000-investmenthttps://goracers.com/news/2026/5/27/general-racer-athletics-receives-anonymous-250-000-investmentGeneral

Murray State Athletics has received a transformational investment of $250,000 from a generous investor from Illinois, it was announced on Thursday.]]>Donation GraphicWed, 27 May 2026 07:10:00 CST323003https://goracers.com/news/2026/5/26/general-from-the-stables-letter-from-the-desk-of-director-of-athletics-nico-yantkohttps://goracers.com/news/2026/5/26/general-from-the-stables-letter-from-the-desk-of-director-of-athletics-nico-yantkoGeneral

Hosting the Missouri Valley Conference Baseball Championship at Johnny Reagan Field at Taylor Family Park was a transformational moment for our university and community. Over the course of the tournament, we welcomed thousands of fans, student-athletes, coaches, and visitors to Murray, Kentucky — creating a tremendous economic and entertainment impact felt across our entire city, county, and region.]]>Racer NationTue, 26 May 2026 09:48:00 CST323002https://goracers.com/news/2026/5/19/general-murray-state-athletics-receives-2-5-million-gift-from-the-rudolph-familyhttps://goracers.com/news/2026/5/19/general-murray-state-athletics-receives-2-5-million-gift-from-the-rudolph-familyGeneral

Murray State Athletics has received a $2.5 million gift from the Rudolph Family that will further enhance the department's vision for the future through the Leading The Pack campaign and secure the naming rights to the field inside Roy Stewart Stadium, it was announced on Tuesday.]]>Rudolph Family GiftTue, 19 May 2026 09:10:00 CST322995https://goracers.com/news/2026/5/15/general-murray-state-student-athletes-shatter-school-record-for-highest-departmental-gpahttps://goracers.com/news/2026/5/15/general-murray-state-student-athletes-shatter-school-record-for-highest-departmental-gpaGeneral

For the second time in the last three years, Murray State's student-athletes have broken the school record for highest GPA with a 3.35 in Spring 2026. The previous record was set in Spring 2024 when the department notched a 3.34 GPA.]]>Record GPAFri, 15 May 2026 09:23:00 CST322988