Turner's contract extended through 2028
WBB: Turner led Racers to 20+ wins in two of the last three seasons
Murray State Head Coach Rechelle Turner has earned a new contract extension that will keep her in Murray through the 2027-28 season.
"Rechelle has done a tremendous job leading our women's basketball program and we are excited to watch her to continue to lead the Racers," Murray State Director of Athletics Nico Yantko said in a statement Friday. "Coming off of an impressive year that included a postseason appearance in the WNIT, and with an exciting group of veterans and newcomers on the team, we cannot wait to see how the program progresses and continues to compete for championships."
Turner led the Racers to 20 wins last season, which is just the seventh time that has happened in program history. She also led Murray State to the 20-win mark in 2021-22.
"I am very grateful to have the opportunity to continue to build a championship culture with our women's basketball program here at Murray State University," Turner said in a statement. "The challenges of winning in the Missouri Valley Conference are many, but equipped with a special group of young women, a gifted and hardworking staff, a supportive administration, and a passionate fan base, I believe Racers women's basketball is poised to rise to unprecedented heights. It is truly a privilege to lead this program in our wonderful community and at one of the nation's best universities. I would like to thank President Jackson, the Board of Regents and chairman Leon Owens, and athletic director Nico Yantko for their unwavering support of our program and for believing that we are on a path to excellence with women's basketball Murray State. Go Racers!"
In her seven seasons leading the Racer program, Turner has won 111 games. She needs just ten wins next season to become the winningest coach in Murray State Women’s Basketball history.
Prior to last season, Turner implemented a turbo-paced offense that ultimately averaged a school record 84.5 points per game. That mark was fifth-best in the country last year.