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- ↑ Sean Ryan (January 29, 2015). "Nine Innings with Murray State Coach Kevin Moulder". College Baseball Insider. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
- ↑ "Former Racer Moulder leaves Saint Louis to head Murray State's baseball program". Kentucky Forward. July 8, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2016.
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