Moore’s 25 help Murray State take down Belmont 83-82
February 2, 2023 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Brian Moore Jr.'s 25 points helped Murray State defeat Belmont 83-82 on Wednesday night.
Moore added six rebounds and five assists for the Racers (13-10, 8-5 Missouri Valley Conference).
Wood, Moore score 21, Murray State downs UIC 81-64
January 14, 2023 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — (Jacobi Wood and Brian Moore Jr. both scored 21 points as Murray State beat UIC 81-64 on Saturday night.
Wood had seven rebounds and seven assists for the Racers (10-8, 5-3 Missouri Valley Conference).
Murray State secures 67-58 win against Bradley
January 5, 2023 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Damiree Burns scored 16 points as Murray State beat Bradley 67-58 on Wednesday night.
Burns added 10 rebounds and three steals for the Racers (9-6, 4-1 Missouri Valley Conference).
Southern Illinois defeats Murray State 63-57
December 30, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Lance Jones had 21 points in Southern Illinois' 63-57 win over Murray State on Thursday night.
Jones was 8 of 16 shooting, including 3 for 9 from distance, and went 2 for 4 from the line for the Salukis (10-4, 2-1 Missouri Valley).
Kentucky officials add construction management scholarship
December 7, 2022 GMTFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky officials have introduced a new construction management scholarship for students to attend any of five state schools.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the scholarship is available to students focusing on a four-year construction management degree who attend Northern Kentucky University, Eastern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University, Morehead State University or Murray State University.
Perry, Murray State take down Illinois State 70-67 in OT
December 2, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Rob Perry scored 20 points, including five in the overtime, as Murray State took down Illinois State 70-67 on Thursday night.
Perry was 6 of 13 shooting, including 4 for 8 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the line for the Racers (4-3).
Murray State drubs Lindsey Wilson College 90-53
November 13, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — D.J. Burns finished with 20 points and nine rebounds, Rob Perry scored 18 and Murray State cruised to a 90-53 victory over NAIA-member Lindsey Wilson College on Saturday night.
Burns sank 7 of 8 shots from the floor for Murray State (1-1).
Murray State runs past winless Robert Morris, win 27-9
November 12, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Cortezz Jones had two 24-yard touchdown runs in the fourth quarter and Damonta Witherspoon scored from 20 yards out as Murray State ran past winless Robert Morris to post a 27-9 victory Saturday.
Seton Hall defeats St. Peter’s 80-44
November 12, 2022 GMTNEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Shaheen Holloway insists there weren’t any added emotions going into the game vs. St. Peter’s. While it was a reunion with the team he turned into last March’s college basketball darling and put him on the head coaching map, it was just any other game to the 46-year-old.
Kings outlast Heat 119-113, win first game of Mike Brown era
October 30, 2022 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Huerter scored 27 points, hitting seven 3-pointers, to help the Sacramento Kings win for the first time this season with a 119-113 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday.
Murray State defeats Tennessee State for first win of season
October 30, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Freshman Cortezz Jones and LaMartez Brooks scored rushing touchdowns, Murray State did not allow a touchdown and the Racers picked up their first win of the season on Saturday, defeating Tennessee State 19-3.
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Young, E. Illinois snap 9-game skid, beat Murray St. 35-21
September 25, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Dom Shoffner threw for a touchdown and ran for two more scores, Kendi Young had 160 yards rushing and a TD on just eight carries and Eastern Illinois beat Murray State 35-21 Saturday night.
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Lewis leads Jacksonville St. to 3-0 start in move up to FBS
September 11, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Anwar Lewis ran for 184 yards and three touchdowns and Jacksonville State rolled past Murray State 34-3 on Saturday night.
Lewis scored on runs of 1 and 46 yards to help the Gamecocks open a 20-3 lead before he rambled 64 yards for a score midway through the fourth quarter.
Wichita State hires Murray State athletic director Saal
June 15, 2022 GMTWICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita State has hired Murray State athletic director Kevin Saal as its athletic director.
Wichita State President Rick Muma announced Wednesday that Saal, a 44-year-old Kansas native, will take over the job in mid-July.
Police: Ky. man used hidden gun to kill deputy after arrest
June 4, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man who fatally shot a sheriff’s deputy last month used a handgun that he had kept hidden after being arrested, state police said.
The man pulled out the gun and shot Calloway County Chief Deputy Jody Cash after asking to be taken outside for a smoke break, police said.
Manufacturer to locate in western Kentucky, create 150 jobs
May 26, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — A manufacturer of electrical power distribution connectors plans to locate in western Kentucky and create 150 jobs, officials said.
Hollobus Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of engineering design technology company Superior Tray Systems, is investing $2.25 million to move its headquarters and some operations to a former Briggs & Stratton plant in Murray, a statement from Gov.
Kentucky’s Tshiebwe named AP men’s college player of year
April 1, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe spent an entire season relentlessly chasing and pulling down seemingly every rebound that came his way — and plenty that didn't, too.
“I want to be the greatest rebounder I can be,” Tshiebwe said.
Agbaji, Tshiebwe among 5 finalists for men’s Wooden Award
March 31, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Ochai Agbaji of Kansas, Johnny Davis of Wisconsin, Iowa’s Keegan Murray, Drew Timme of Gonzaga and Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky are the five finalists for the men's John R. Wooden Award as college basketball’s player of the year.
Shaheen Holloway leaves Saint Peter’s for Seton Hall
March 31, 2022 GMTShaheen Holloway is leaving Saint Peter’s for Seton Hall just days after helping the little Jesuit school make history by becoming the first No. 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament.
TIPPING OFF: Can Peacock Power prevail vs North Carolina?
March 27, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in the NCAA Tournament today:
TIPPING OFF: Can Peacock Power prevail vs North Carolina?
March 27, 2022 GMTA look at what’s happening in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday:
Murray State brings Prohm back as Racers men’s hoops coach
March 25, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Steve Prohm has returned to Murray State for a second stint as men’s basketball coach, taking over the program as the Racers prepare to join the Missouri Valley Conference in July.
Two St. Peter’s NCAA games land in Nielsen’s top 20
March 22, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Here's a safe bet: Two men's basketball games featuring St. Peter's University landed among the 20 most-watched television programs in prime time last week for the first time ever.
The NCAA tournament's underdog darlings hit the big time with their victories over Kentucky and Murray State, the Nielsen company said.
Saint Peter’s Holloway a ‘rock star’ coaching commodity
March 22, 2022 GMTJERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Shaheen Holloway of Saint Peter's might be one of the hottest coaching commodities in college basketball.
Even before the 15th-seeded Peacocks (21-11) became the Cinderella story of the NCAA Tournament with shocking wins over No.
Saint Peter’s is 3rd 15 seed in Sweet 16, beats Murray State
March 20, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Undersized in every way, Saint Peter's became the latest NCAA Tournament darling that only the most ardent hoops fans had heard of before it stepped onto a court with a March Madness logo.
Murray State edges San Francisco 92-87 in overtime
March 18, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Games like this require veteran leadership, which KJ Williams and others delivered for Murray State.
Williams scored six of his 18 points in overtime after Murray State blew an eight-point lead late in regulation, and the seventh-seeded Racers extended their winning streak to 21 games with a 92-87 victory over San Francisco in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night.
Saint Peter’s ousts Kentucky, busts brackets on NCAA Day 1
March 18, 2022 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tiny Saint Peter’s took down basketball royalty on Thursday night, getting 27 points from Daryl Banks III in an 85-79 overtime victory over second-seeded Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Big Ten lands three players on AP All-America first team
March 15, 2022 GMTKeegan Murray has given Iowa a first-team Associated Press All-American for the third straight year, and Kofi Cockburn has made it two in a row for Illinois — not bad for a couple programs that haven't had a whole lot of them.
The Associated Press Men’s All-America Teams
March 15, 2022 GMTThe Associated Press All-America men’s basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments:
First Team
Oscar Tshiebwe, Kentucky, 6-9, 255, Junior, Lubumbashi, Congo, 17.0 points, 15.1 rebounds (59 of 60 first-place votes, 298 points)
No. 19 Murray St tops Belmont for OVC regular-season title
February 25, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Forward KJ Williams had 30 points on 12-for-19 shooting and added five rebounds, and No. 19 Murray State claimed the Ohio Valley Conference regular-season title with a 76-43 win over Belmont on Thursday night.
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No. 21 Murray St. tops Austin Peay for 15th straight victory
February 18, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — KJ Williams had 25 points and seven rebounds to lead No. 21 Murray State to a 91-56 victory over Austin Peay on Thursday night.
Tevin Brown scored 13 points, DJ Burns, Justice Hill and DaQuan Smith each had 11 and Trae Hannibal added 10 for the Racers (25-2, 15-0 Ohio Valley Conference), who won their 15th straight game and are one of three teams in the country unbeaten in conference play.
Brown, Williams rally No. 23 Murray St past Morehead St
February 13, 2022 GMTMOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — KJ Williams didn't worry about fouling out. Nor did No. 23 Murray State wilt with an eight-point deficit to erase as the minutes dwindled.
The Racers just dug in to earn their latest in a string of wins in gutsy fashion.
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Barbourville 58, Whitley Co. 55
Beth Haven 103, Christian Educational Consortium 67
Exhibit featuring Hispanic artists traveling across Kentucky
January 21, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — An exhibit featuring works by Hispanic and Latin American artists is making its way across Kentucky, officials said.
The exhibit includes 36 works by 20 artists in variety of subjects and media, the Kentucky Arts Council said Thursday in a statement.
Murray State leaving OVC for Missouri Valley on July 1
January 7, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Murray State will become the 11th member of the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1.
University officials announced Friday the Board of Regents accepted an invitation from the Missouri Valley Conference and will be leaving the Ohio Valley Conference.
Kentucky National Guard sending about 200 soldiers to Kosovo
January 5, 2022 GMTLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky National Guard is sending about 200 soldiers to Kosovo for a year to provide security.
The 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry is deploying this week. Units from Barbourville, Middlesboro and Ravenna will make up Task Force Mountain Warrior to provide security operations throughout the region, the guard said in a news release.
20 Kentucky National Guard soldiers prepare for deployment
January 4, 2022 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Twenty military police officers with the Kentucky National Guard are preparing to deploy to Kosovo for a yearlong mission.
Soldiers with the 438th Military Police Company based out of Murray are expected to deploy Wednesday, a statement from the National Guard said.
Monday’s Scores
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No. 19 Vols hand No. 6 Arizona first loss, 77-73
December 23, 2021 GMTKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — John Fulkerson had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Tennessee overpowered No. 6 Arizona early and held on for a 77-73 win Wednesday night, giving the Wildcats their first loss.
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Confederate statue outside Kentucky courthouse vandalized
December 3, 2021 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — A century-old Confederate statue outside a western Kentucky courthouse has been vandalized with red paint, authorities said.
The incident involving a statue of Confederate Gen.
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Murray State romps to 28-10 win over Southeast Missouri St
November 13, 2021 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — DJ Williams ran for 121 yards and two touchdowns, Damonta Witherspoon rushed for 113 yards and a score and threw a TD pass and Murray State breezed to a 28-10 victory over Southeast Missouri State in Ohio Valley Conference play on Saturday.
Murray St. beats Cumberland University 109-77
November 10, 2021 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — KJ Williams had a career-high 32 points as Murray State romped past Cumberland University 109-77 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.
Williams hit 12 of 13 shots, including 5 of 6 on 3-pointers.
Floyd returns two picks for scores in Murray State victory
November 7, 2021 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Marcis Floyd returned an interception for a touchdown and returned a 2-point conversion attempt for two points as Murray State defeated Tennessee Tech 32-27 on Saturday.
Tanner, Snead spark Austin Peay to 47-6 romp over Murray St
October 23, 2021 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Ahmaad Tanner rushed for 148 yards and three touchdowns, Brian Snead ran for 132 yards and two scores and Sheldon Layman added two TD passes as Austin Peay romped to a 47-6 victory over Murray State in Ohio Valley Conference action on Saturday.
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Witherspoon leads Murray State past Eastern Illinois 22-6
October 3, 2021 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Damonta Witherspoon ran for a career-high 141 yards and a touchdown, and Murray State stopped Eastern Illinois on downs four times for a 22-6 win on Saturday.
It was a nonconference game between Ohio Valley Conference rivals.
No. 7 Bearcats focus on Murray State with bigger tests ahead
September 9, 2021 GMTMurray State (1-0) at No. 7 Cincinnati (1-0), Saturday at 3:30 EDT (ESPN).
Line: No line, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Fickell wants focus of No. 7 Bearcats on Murray State
September 9, 2021 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell wants his players to maintain their focus heading into Saturday's game with FCS opponent Murray State.
But that is becoming more difficult with all the buzz surrounding the Bearcats program, including reports Cincinnati could get an invitation to join the Big 12.
Murray State routs Mississippi Valley State 35-0
September 3, 2021 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Preston Rice had four touchdown runs to lead Murray State to a 35-0 victory over Mississippi Valley State in the season opener for both teams on Thursday night.
Rice broke loose for a 28-yard score on the Racers' third play from scrimmage and later added three TD runs from inside the 5.
Jacksonville St. beats Murray State, earns FCS playoff berth
April 11, 2021 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Zion Webb passed for a touchdown and ran for two more to help Jacksonville State beat Murray State 28-14 on Sunday to win the Ohio Valley Conference regular-season title and clinch a berth in the FCS playoffs...
Coal giant Murray Energy out of bankruptcy under new name
September 17, 2020 GMTCHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A major U.S. coal mining company has emerged from federal bankruptcy protection under a new name and ownership group...
Kentucky woman finds rattlesnake under wheelchair seat
July 3, 2020 GMTMURRAY, Ky (AP) — A woman travelling in a motorized wheelchair near a Kentucky Walmart discovered a rattlesnake under her seat on Sunday, the Murray Ledger & Times CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A major U.S. coal mining company is seeking bankruptcy protection, despite a flurry of regulatory breaks that its CEO pushed for — and received — from the Trump administration...Coal giant Murray Energy seeks bankruptcy protection
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Murray State: All-American Morant will enter the NBA draft
April 4, 2019 GMTMURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Murray State says that All-American guard Ja Morant will enter the NBA draft following a record-breaking season for the Racers...
Duke freshmen Williamson, Barrett top AP All-America team
April 2, 2019 GMTThe season did not end as Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett intended. The fabulous freshmen came to Duke to win a national championship and their bid came up short with a loss to Michigan State in the Elite Eight...
NCAA Latest: Day 1 of tournament in the books
March 22, 2019 GMTThe Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):
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Kentucky remains unbeaten in 48-10 romp over Murray State
September 15, 2018 GMTLEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops wasn't worried about his team overlooking Murray State following a 27-16 win at Florida last week...
NCAA Tournament scoreboard and schedule 2018
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