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Racer Report - Remembering Coach Jim Hatfield
Published on 2/27/2025
Published on 2/27/2025
It's a busy week on the Racer Report and at the top is a time of remembrance for former Murray State basketball assistant coach Jim Hatfield, who passed away at the age of 81. We'll have more on his five-season career with the Racers and head coach Tevester Anderson. Also an update on the basketball seasons as both the Racer men and women come down the stretch heading for March tournament time. MSU track & field heads to Chicago for the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championships and MSU Rifle is headed for their 11th NCAA Championship appearance under coach Alan Lollar.
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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
