Racers Advance to Semifinals, Quest for 16th OVC Title Alive

WKMS | By Matt Markgraf

Published March 3, 2017 at 10:04 AM CST

The Murray State Racers men’s basketball team advances to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament semifinals on Friday for the first time in two years.

The Racers defeated the Morehead State Eagles 75 to 69 Thursday night.

The number seven seed Racers face the number two seed UT Martin Skyhawks at 9 p.m. televised on ESPNU.

The Racers are 16 and 16 in the season. They are competing for their 16th OVC title - their first since 2012.

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Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.

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