MURRAY STATE RACERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Murray State's women's basketball program took the Missouri Valley Conference by storm during the 2023-24 season, finishing undefeated at 12-0 at home in the 1,500-capacity CFSB Center while maintaining a 22-3 overall record. Coach Rechelle Turner's 12-player roster averaged 84.9 points per game while holding opponents to just 75.0 points, demonstrating a balanced attack that posted a perfect 10-1 conference mark. The Racers' dominance at home has become particularly notable, as their pristine record in Murray represents a fortress advantage for this program.

Located in western Kentucky, Murray State operates within a university system of nearly 10,000 students, giving the program deep community roots established since the school's 1922 founding. Turner's squad's 10-3 away record shows resilience on the road despite their home-court stranglehold, where the team's efficient scoring—nearly 85 points nightly—consistently outpaces opponents by nearly 10 points per game. This defensive discipline combined with offensive firepower positions the Racers as a Missouri Valley Conference powerhouse and potential postseason contender entering tournament play.

KEY FACTS

SchoolMurray State University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
DivisionD1-FCS
LocationMurray, Kentucky
VenueCFSB Center
Head CoachRechelle Turner

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
4Jaidynn AskinsF
20Braxcynn BakerG
0Jada CookG
23Sharnecce Currie-JelksF
2Haven FordG
22Cam HooverF
12Ellery MinchF
3Briley PenaG
1Halli PoockG
11Keslyn SecristG
15Gabby SpinkG
25Destiny ThomasG

SEASON RECORD

31-4

Overall

17-0

Home

14-4

Away

18-1

Conference

85.6 PPG / 73.9 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 7Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesW 79-77
Nov 12South Dakota State JackrabbitsL 60-91
Nov 16Saint Louis BillikensW 96-88
Nov 18Illinois Fighting IlliniL 64-84
Nov 22UAB BlazersW 91-79
Nov 28George Mason PatriotsW 88-83
Nov 29Boston College EaglesW 82-77
Dec 3Morehead State EaglesW 85-78
Dec 6Austin Peay GovernorsW 74-56
Dec 15Memphis TigersW 85-57
Dec 20Lindsey Wilson LINDSEY WILSONW 101-44
Dec 30Evansville Purple AcesW 90-80
Jan 3Illinois State RedbirdsW 101-93
Jan 5Bradley BravesW 93-82
Jan 10Northern Iowa PanthersW 75-71
Jan 11Drake BulldogsW 95-67
Jan 16Southern Illinois SalukisW 87-74
Jan 18Belmont BruinsW 69-48
Jan 24Northern Iowa PanthersL 74-89
Jan 25Drake BulldogsW 89-88
Jan 30Southern Illinois SalukisW 79-75
Jan 31Belmont BruinsW 78-71
Feb 6Indiana State SycamoresW 114-78
Feb 14Valparaiso BeaconsW 95-69
Feb 15UIC FlamesW 79-77
Feb 21Bradley BravesW 72-40
Feb 22Illinois State RedbirdsW 73-62
Feb 27Indiana State SycamoresW 115-67
Feb 28Evansville Purple AcesW 99-80
Mar 6UIC FlamesW 78-76
Mar 7Valparaiso BeaconsW 100-68
Mar 13Indiana State SycamoresW 105-88
Mar 14Northern Iowa PanthersW 72-59
Mar 15Evansville Purple AcesW 91-70
Mar 20Maryland TerrapinsL 67-99

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Murray State Women's Basketball compete in?
Murray State Racers Women's Basketball competes in the Missouri Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
Where does Murray State play women's basketball home games?
Murray State Women's Basketball plays home games at CFSB Center in Murray, KY.
Who is the head coach of Murray State Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Murray State Racers Women's Basketball is Rechelle Turner.
When was Murray State Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Murray State Women's Basketball is not currently available.