The 1987–88 Murray State Racers men's basketball team represented

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during the

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. The Racers, led by head coach

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, played their home games at

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as members of the Ohio Valley Conference. They finished the season 22–9, 13–1 in OVC play to win the OVC regular season championship. They defeated to win the OVC tournament to advance to the NCAA tournament. As No. 14 seed in the Southeast region, the Racers defeated No. 3 seed NC State, 78–75, in the opening round before losing to eventual National champion Kansas, 61–58, in the round of 32.

Roster

Schedule and results

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Awards and honors

*Jeff Martin – OVC Player of the Year *Steve Newton – OVC Coach of the Year

References

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Murray State Murray State University (MSU) is a public university in Murray, Kentucky. In addition to the main campus in Calloway County in southwestern Kentucky, Murray State operates extended campuses offering upper level and graduate courses in Paducah, ...