The Murray State men’s basketball team released its 2022-23 non-conference schedule that features a season opener at Saint Louis, an appearance at the Myrtle Beach Invitational and the continuation of the Battle of the Border rivalry with Austin Peay.
“Our non-conference schedule will provide several great tests for our team as we prepare for our first season in the Missouri Valley Conference,” said Racer head coach Steve Prohm. “It’s our goal to always play in a great pre-season tournament each year. The invitation to play at Myrtle Beach, an ESPN tournament, is an outstanding opportunity for our program as well as a chance to show how well Racer Nation travels. It also gives us the platform to showcase the history and tradition that are two of our program pillars. We are excited to be able to keep our rivalry with Austin Peay, as we know this game and series goes back a long way and it means a lot to both fan bases.”
After an exhibition game (Nov. 2) against Brescia at the CFSB Center, the Racers open the regular season (Nov. 7) at Saint Louis in their first meeting with the Billikens since 2017. Lindsey Wilson visits The Bank (Nov. 12) as the class of 2022 of the Murray State Hall of Fame honors Paul King who was the first Racer to win four-consecutive basketball team championships from 1987-90.
The Racers will be challenged with three games at the Myrtle Beach Invitational in Conway, South Carolina. The Racers’ first opponent is Texas A&M (Nov. 17), followed with a game against either Colorado or UMass (Nov. 18). After an off day, the Racers will meet either Loyola Chicago, Tulsa, Boise State or Charlotte in their third game (Nov. 20).
The Racers play at Chattanooga (Nov. 26) and at Bellarmine (Dec. 10). The game at Bellarmine marks the Racers’ return to Louisville’s Freedom Hall, a historic arena they last visited in 2004 to play UL.
The Racers return home to play Chicago State (Dec. 13) and take on longtime rival Austin Peay (Dec. 16), before wrapping up non-conference games at Middle Tennessee (Dec. 21).
The Missouri Valley Conference schedule will be released soon as the Racers enter The Valley this season. Murray State is one of three new members in the league along with Belmont and UIC. For the first time, the MVC will have 12 members as the league also marks the first time welcoming three schools in the same season.
Racer Mania Presented by Murray Bank
Fans can meet both Murray State teams at Racer Mania. The free event begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the CFSB Center.
Jordan Smith Concert – CFSB Center
Murray State Athletics and the CFSB Center are proud to announce that The Voice Winner and Kentucky Native, Jordan Smith, will bring his talents to the CFSB Center on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The concert is being organized by KentuckyCare as part of their Hope, Healing, & Restore Concert Series. Smith is an American singer, songwriter, and musician from Harlan, Kentucky. Smith began singing in his church choir and continued through his college education at Lee University. Tickets start at $20 and are available on TicketMaster.com.
2022 Hall of Fame Dinner & Program
The annual Hall of Fame dinner is on the night of Nov. 11 at the CFSB Center. The 2022 class will also be recognized Nov. 12 at the Racer football game against Robert Morris (1 p.m. kick off) and a men’s basketball game against Lindsey Wilson. Hall of Fame dinner tickets may be purchased through the MSU ticket office online at GoRacers.com.
About Murray State Athletics
Located in Murray, Kentucky, the athletics department of Murray State University is a NCAA Division I member and plays in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Racers have 15 programs including men’s teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, football and golf and women’s teams for basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball, as well as a mixed gender rifle team. The Racers became members of the Missouri Valley Conference on July 1, 2022. The Racers will become a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference in 2023. The MSU rifle program competes in the Ohio Valley Conference.
About Murray State University
Since 1922, Murray State University has provided a collaborative, opportunity-rich living and learning community that fosters personal growth and professional success through a high-quality college experience. Students receive support from inspiring faculty and staff and will join a distinctive campus community — the Racer Family. With nearly 10,000 students, Murray State prepares the next generation of leaders to join more than 80,000 successful alumni who make a difference in their community, across the country and around the world. We are Racers. The University’s main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky, and includes five regional campuses in Ft. Campbell, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville and Paducah.
Dave Winder
Associate AD – Communications