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Murray Today
By the People, for the People
Murray State Women's Basketball Reaches No. 1 in National Mid-Major Poll
Historic milestone for the Racers program as they claim top spot for the first time ever.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The Murray State Racers women's basketball team has reached a historic milestone, climbing to No. 1 in the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll - the first time the program has ever held the top spot in the national ranking. The Racers, now 26-3 on the season, received 23 first-place votes and lead second-ranked Fairfield by 29 points.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone for the Murray State women's basketball program, which has never before been ranked No. 1 nationally. It speaks to the team's outstanding performance this season, including winning the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship.
The details
The Racers have already set the program record for most wins in a single season, and still have two regular-season games left to play. They will travel to face UIC on Thursday and Valparaiso on Saturday before turning their attention to the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament next week.
- The Racers claimed the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship on Saturday, March 4, 2026.
- The CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll was released on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
- Murray State will play their final two regular-season games on Thursday, March 5 and Saturday, March 7, 2026.
- The Missouri Valley Conference Women's Basketball Tournament - Hoops in the Heartland - is scheduled for next week in Coralville, Iowa.
The players
Murray State Racers
The women's basketball team from Murray State University, located in Murray, Kentucky. They have won the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship and are now ranked No. 1 in the nation in the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll.
What’s next
The Racers will look to continue their historic season as they compete in the upcoming Missouri Valley Conference Tournament next week in Coralville, Iowa.
The takeaway
Murray State's rise to the No. 1 ranking in the CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll is a remarkable achievement for the program, showcasing the team's exceptional performance this season and cementing their status as one of the top mid-major women's basketball teams in the country.
