MURRAY, Ky. — Five new sports will be offered by Murray State Athletics, getting approved by Murray State Board of Regents at its quarterly meeting Friday morning.
Four women’s sports, rowing, stunt, bowling and beach volleyball will join the return of men’s tennis in the expansion of the athletics program. Scholarships will not be offered with these programs.
“We’re adding new sport programs to our profile to elevate our women’s opportunities, but also bring back great programs that are going to support our community and region through economic impact and other elements,” Murray State Athletic Director Nico Yantko said following a groundbreaking ceremony for updated softball facilities. “We’re bullish about our future, but we’re really excited about the opportunities ahead, and we have to continue to stay forward focused.”
Men’s tennis will return after being discontinued as a program in 2016.
The university will add these programs in phases over the next 24 months, with the earliest a team could be fielded coming in the 2027-28 school year.