The Racers finished the 2015 – 16 season 17 – 14 , 10 – 6 in OVC play to finish in a tie for the West Division title . They defeated Eastern Illinois in the first round of the OVC Tournament to advance to the quarterfinals where they lost to Morehead State
OVC Tournament
2016 Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
2016–17 Murray State Racers men's basketball team