Kevin Saal

Murray State Dedicates Stadium Room Honoring University's First Black Student-Athlete

By • 12 hours ago
Courtesy Murray State Athletics

  Murray State University is honoring the university’s first African-American student athlete by dedicating a room to be used by student athletes inside the university’s football stadium.

Murray State Athletics Planning For Socially Distant Semester After OVC Postpones Fall Sports

By • Aug 24, 2020
Murray State University Athletics

As the cancellation of fall collegiate sports places a strain on athletic departments throughout the nation, Murray State University is working to safely adapt to the demands of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Murray State's New Athletics Director Is Coming From The University of Kentucky

By • Mar 1, 2019
Liam Niemeyer/WKMS

Murray State University has named Kevin Saal as the new Director of Athletics at an annual salary of $170,000. The Friday morning announcement is the culimulation of a nationwide, eight-month search.

Saal recently served as the executive associate athletic director at the University of Kentucky, where he’s worked since 2007. He previously served as University of Missouri-Kansas City Athletics Department director of operations, and Kansas State University event coordinator for several Big 12 Conference championships.