Tuesday 19th March 2024

Sports for 12/15/21

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Basketball Roundup

In High School Basketball last night the Murray Girls fall to Marshall 23-57. The Murray boys take down the Marshals 46-31. Calloway boys also land in the win column defeating Union County 62-78.
Murray State back in action tonight, the Racers Women’s team takes on North Alabama, that game can be heard on WNBS 97.9 FM, and 1340 AM with Airtime at 4:30. The Men’s team takes on Tennessee Wesleyan, airtime at 6:30 on Froggy 103.7.

Grizzlies Play In Portland Tonight

(Portland, OR) — The Grizzlies head up to the Pacific Northwest. Memphis plays the Trail Blazers in Portland tonight. The Grizzlies have won three consecutive games. Brandon Clarke, Sam Merrill and Ziaire Williams will all be out for the game.

In other basketball action, The Memphis Tigers beat number-8 Alabama 92-78 in Memphis last night. The 18th-ranked Vols defeated South Carolina Upstate 96-52 in Knoxville and Louisville took down Southeast Louisiana 86-60.

Predators Prepare For Colorado

(Nashville, TN) — The Predators are back on the ice tomorrow night. Nashville hosts the Colorado Avalanche. The Predators’ game against the Calgary Flames on Tuesday was postponed because Calgary had some COVID-19 issues.

Blues Blast Stars In Dallas

(Dallas, TX) — The Blues are extending their point streak to six straight after a 4-1 win over the Stars in Dallas. Justin Faulk scored the go-ahead goal in a three-goal third period for St. Louis, which is 4-0-and-2 in its last six. The Blues and Stars rematch on Friday in St. Louis

Racers Announce #KentuckyStrong Relief Efforts For Upcoming Games

Free GA tickets, clothing/food drive and teddy bear toss part of relief plans

As the Commonwealth continues to navigate the catastrophic and heart-breaking events of Dec. 10, the Murray State Department of Athletics has announced a series of promotions for its upcoming basketball doubleheaders on Dec. 15 and Dec. 18 to help fellow Kentuckians in need.

Free General Admission For Both Games
With the events of Dec. 10 touching thousands of Kentuckians across multiple counties, the Murray State athletic department would like to honor all those affected and the first responders who were there for Kentucky when it needed them the most by offering free general admission tickets to both doubleheaders on Dec. 15 and Dec. 18.

Any fan can come to either game and go to the Upper B or Lower A entrances to claim a free general admission ticket. Complimentary general admission tickets will only be available the day of the game once gates open at 4:15 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

Donation Drive
On both Dec. 15 and Dec. 18, Murray State Athletics will collect donations to support relief efforts for the recent tragedy and distribute all collected items to local charities. Any and all new non-perishable food items and clothing items will be accepted, but the items listed below are the most needed at this time.

Blankets, baby food, baby formula, baby wipes, bottled water, buckets, canned food, Clorox wipes, diapers, paper towels, personal hygiene items, socks, spray-on cleaners, toiletries, trash bags and undergarments are the items which can have the greatest and most immediate impact on those affected.

Collection bins will be available at both doubleheaders at the Upper B and Lower A entrances.

Swift & Staley Teddy Bear Toss
On Saturday, all fans attending the game are encouraged to bring new or gently-used teddy bears or stuffed animals to toss on the floor at halftime of the men’s game against Chattanooga. All teddy bears and stuffed animals will be donated to local charities for distribution to children affected by the events of Dec. 10. All toys being tossed should be plush and soft in nature with other toy donations being welcome at the donation bins at Upper B and lower A.

#KentuckyStrong Monetary Donations
Fans wishing to give financially to help support those affected by the events of Dec. 10 can do so through numerous organizations, three of which are summarized below. All donations directly support relief efforts and those tragically impacted.

 

Murray State to Host Camp for Mayfield Tornado Relief

Murray State Racers soccer announced a free camp to be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 18) at Cutchin Field in Murray, Kentucky to benefit disaster relief efforts from the string of Tornadoes that came through the area on Friday night.

The camp will be held for ages 7-13 and the cost of admittance will be donating an item for the restoration efforts in Mayfield, Ky. Items that will be accepted for donation in lieu of a camp fee are as follows: new socks, new undergarments, blankets, pillows, towels, sheets, toys, diapers, coats, winter clothes, shoes, toiletry items, food, water, and food/grocery gift cards.

 

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