Murray State Racers News

Field of 68 organizes opening day marathon that features mid-major basketball programs

The 2026-27 college basketball season will open with a marathon event featuring 16 mid-major programs

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

Kaden Magwood - Lands at Murray State Magwood will transfer to Murray State, per Vince Wolfram of The Field of 68.

Impact Magwood spent his freshman season at Auburn, averaging 3.6 points, 1.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 10.8 minutes in 20 appearances. The 6-foot-2 guard will now hit the mid-major level, where he'll look to round out his game before a potential return to high-major college ball.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Jones - Commits to Murray State Jones has committed to Murray State on Monday.

Impact Jones will play for the Racers with two years of eligibility remaining. The sophomore had a career-best season at George Washington in 2025-26, averaging 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 34 starts. Jones is expected to see a decent role in Murray State's backcourt.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nevada defeats Murray State 89-75 in NIT

Led by Vaughn Weems' 23 points, the Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the Murray State Racers 89-75 on Wednesday in the NIT

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

JJ Traynor - DNP Wednesday Traynor (undisclosed) did not appear in Wednesday's 89-75 loss against Nevada.

Impact Traynor sat out during Wednesday's loss in the first round of the NIT due to undisclosed reasons. The 6-foot-9 senior will close out his final collegiate season averaging 7.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 0.8 blocks across 32 starts with the Racers.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nevada and Murray State square off in NIT

The Nevada Wolf Pack square off against the Murray State Racers in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Nevada plays Murray State in NIT

The Nevada Wolf Pack take on the Murray State Racers in the National Invitation Tournament

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Will Wade addresses the LSU elephant in the room after NC State's ACC Tournament exit As of right now, Matt McMahon is still in charge of the LSU Tigers' men's basketball team. The former Murray State Racers rockstar head coac...

MARCH 12 • DEATHVALLEYVOICE.COM

Murray State squares off against UIC in MVC Tournament

The Murray State Racers play the UIC Flames in the MVC Tournament

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Huibregtse's 21 lead Bradley past Murray State 87-78

Led by Alex Huibregtse's 21 points, the Bradley Braves defeated the Murray State Racers 87-78

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Murray State visits Johnson and Bradley

Bradley hosts the Murray State Racers after Jaquan Johnson scored 25 points in Bradley's 93-86 overtime loss to the UIC Flames

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Roman Domon and KJ Tenner each score 20, Murray State knocks off Evansville 88-75

Roman Domon and KJ Tenner scored 20 points apiece to lead the Murray State Racers past the Evansville Purple Aces 88-75

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Missouri Valley Conference

A look at who's who and what they are playing for in the men's and women's college basketball mid-major Missouri Valley.

FEBRUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Get To Know a College Basketball Mid-Major: Missouri Valley Conference

King, Murray State Racers to host Casey and the Evansville Purple Aces

Murray State faces Evansville in a matchup of MVC teams

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Coleman scores 22 off the bench, Illinois State downs Murray State 78-61

Ty'Reek Coleman scored 22 points off of the bench to lead the Illinois State Redbirds past the Murray State Racers 78-61

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Murray State visits Illinois State following Tenner's 21-point outing

Murray State visits the Illinois State Redbirds after KJ Tenner scored 21 points in the Racers' 87-70 loss to the Belmont Bruins

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Smiley scores 21 off bench as Belmont beats Murray State 87-70

Jack Smiley scored 21 points off the bench to help lead the Belmont Bruins over the Murray State Racers 87-70

FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

Belmont faces Murray State after Lundblade's 31-point performance

Belmont takes on the Murray State Racers after Tyler Lundblade scored 31 points in the Bruins' 91-86 victory over the Northern Iowa Panthers

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Jackson scores 22, Murray State defeats Indiana State 74-72

Led by Javon Jackson's 22 points, the Murray State Racers defeated the Indiana State Sycamores 74-72

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Indiana State faces Murray State, aims to end home skid

Indiana State heads into a matchup with Murray State as losers of three straight home games

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Campbell scores 22 as Northern Iowa cruises past Murray State 89-60

Led by Trey Campbell's 22 points, the Northern Iowa Panthers defeated the Murray State Racers 89-60

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Murray State takes on Northern Iowa in conference matchup

The Murray State Racers will host conference opponent Northern Iowa

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

King scores 17 as Murray State downs Southern Illinois 91-81

Led by Fredrick King's 17 points, the Murray State Racers defeated the Southern Illinois Salukis 91-81 on Friday

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Mason Miller - Scoreless Friday Miller (undisclosed) accumulated zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and five rebounds in 18 minutes during Friday's 91-81 win over Southern Illinois.

Impact Miller proved to be healthy enough to be an option off the bench for Murray State in this win. If he remains as such, he should continue to see steady minutes, but his fantasy upside won't be very high overall despite being a regular starter.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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