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Pat Spurgin - Rifle
Published on 5/5/2020
Published on 5/5/2020
Murray State hall of famer, Pat Spurgin, was already an international rifle competitor long before she arrived at Murray State to be a teammate with her Brother, Kerry, in the fall of 1985. She became an eight-time First Team All-America for the Racers from 1984-87 and helped MSU to a pair of national championships while winning two of her own individually. Spurgin was the 1984 OVC Female Athlete of the Year and made the USA Olympic team where she won a gold medal at the 1985 Los Angeles games. Since that time, she has lived and worked in Alaska for 32 years. On episode 88 of the Runnin' with the Racers Podcast, Spurgin tells how those days at MSU set her on a path of success.
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A busy summer continues for the Racer Athletics with news of the massive improvements for Racer Field, the home of Murray State Softball. We'll hear from head coach Kara Amundson. MVC Commissioner Jeff Jackson comments on his recent appointment to the NCAA D-I Men's Basketball Committee and what it means for the present and future of The Valley. We'll also touch on both Racer basketball teams, football and some key additions to MSU Baseball.
Published on 6/17/2026
On this edition of the Racer Report Podcast, news that Dave Schwepker has retired from Racer Volleyball after 28 seasons and Ben Madsen is just beginning his first year as head coach of Racer Soccer. Host Dave Winder visits with both as one ends his career and the other begins his era at Murray State. Also news of the week from MSU Athletics as Racer Field, the home of MSU Softball, is set to break ground on a needed addition to their home field.
Published on 6/11/2026
The 2026 Racer Football Alumni Association golf scramble signaled that he 102nd football season in Murray State history is near. Dave Winder talked to several members of the RFAA and several former MSU Football players, as well as AD Nico Yantko, head coach Jody Wright and others in this report from Murray Country Club.
Published on 6/8/2026
On this week's Racer Report Podcast, Racer Athletics celebrates their best finish in four years in the Missouri Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy with a runner-up finish. Plus a former Racer competed in the late April Boston Marathon and news from the week that was for the Murray State Racers.
Published on 6/4/2026
