McMahon 4 Year Extension

Editor: The following is part of a press release from goracers.com.

(Murray, KY) – Murray State University Department of Athletics announced that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt McMahon signed a new four-year contract taking him through the 2022-23 season. The agreement was ratified by the MSU Board of Regents at Pogue Library in Murray, Kentucky.

“Murray State Basketball just completed a historic season and we are very appreciative of Coach McMahon’s continued commitment to Murray State University,” said Murray State President Dr. Bob Jackson. “Matt’s values, ethics, leadership and player mentoring approach sets us apart as we provide opportunities for our student-athletes and advance our program to new heights.”

“Coach McMahon and his staff have led our program to an unprecedented level of success,” said Murray State Director of Athletics, Kevin Saal. “Building an elite program does not come without tireless commitment from high-character student-athletes.”

“I would like to thank our players, assistant coaches, and support staff for their hard work that has led to these special seasons,” McMahon said. “Thank you to Dr. Jackson and Kevin Saal for their leadership, vision, and commitment to our program.  I would also like to thank our great Racer fans for their incredible support this season.  I am extremely excited about the future at Murray State.”

McMahon was the architect of one of the best two-season periods in the 94 years of the program. His last two teams (2017-18 and 2018-19) won back-to-back Ohio Valley Conference regular season championships with an overall conference record of 32-4. Those teams also won a pair of OVC Tournament titles that pushed the Racers into back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances.