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Junior Lily Burnett makes pass in Racer Arena.

Volleyball extends losing streak to five after third weekend series

Anna Knasel, Contributing Writer September 15, 2025

The Racers lost all three games in their third series of the season, which started on Friday, Sept. 12, against Weber State and University of Iowa at Houck...

Senior outside hitter Federica Nuccio makes a cross court hit.

Volleyball falls 1-2 in Clarksville

Anna Knasel, Contributing Writer September 8, 2025

The Racers continued their season with their second series, starting on Friday, Sept. 5, against Western Illinois and Saint Louis at Chaifetz Pavilion,...

Senior outside hitter Federica Nuccio makes a pass.

Volleyball takes one out of three in the opening series

Anna Knasel, Contributing Writer September 8, 2025

The Racers began their season going 1-2 at the Stacheville Challenge, which was hosted at the Winfield Dunn Center in Clarksville, Tennessee. They played...

Senior outside hitter Ella Vogel was named to the preseason All-MVC first-team.

Volleyball ‘set’ up for success

Laney Evans, Sports Editor August 28, 2025

The Racer volleyball team will kick off their 2025 campaign with a fresh start on a familiar court on Aug. 29 in Clarksville, Tennessee, to write a new...

The 2024 Hall of Fame class poses for a picture.

PHOTOS: Murray State Hall of Fame – Class of 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor January 30, 2025

On January 17th, Murray State inducted its 2024 class into the Racer Hall of Fame. The 2024 Hall of Fame class included: Ja Morant (Men's Basketball),...

Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game

Volleyball swept by Belmont in final regular season game

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini, Contributing Writer November 19, 2024

The Racers were unable to gain enough momentum to beat out conference rival Belmont University in the last game of the regular season, losing to the Bruins...

The Racers beat the Bulldogs in three sets: 25-19 in the first, 25-19 in the second and 25-16 in the final. || Kylie Townsend//The News

RECAP: Volleyball loses last two home games of season

Sam Hunter, Contributing Writer November 17, 2024

Murray State volleyball hosted their last two home games of the 2024 season against Bradley and Illinois State.   Nov. 15 vs Bradley   In...

The team celebrates scoring a crucial point.

Volleyball goes 2-0 on trip to Indiana

Chelby Melvin, Contributing Writer November 11, 2024

Murray State volleyball took their last road trip of the regular season on Nov. 8-9, as they traveled to Evansville and Terre Haute, Indiana to play Evansville...

The Racers in disbelief after the point is awarded to Valparaiso.

RECAP: Volleyball goes 0-2 vs Iowa schools

Rebeca Mertins Chiodini and Zach Simmons November 5, 2024

Murray State volleyball hosted the Iowa schools this past weekend, facing UNI on Nov. 1 and Drake on Senior Night on Nov. 2.   Nov. 1 vs UNI The...

Murray State celebrates after a play.

RECAP: Volleyball goes 2-0 over weekend

Nevaeh Nance and Laney Evans October 28, 2024

Murray State volleyball traveled to Springfield, Missouri and Carbondale, Illinois this past weekend for matches against the Missouri State Bears and the...

The Racers celebrate after scoring a point.

PHOTOS: Volleyball goes 1-1 in weekend matchups

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 23, 2024

Friday October 18, vs Valparaiso On Friday night, the Racers went head to head against Valparaiso, losing 3-1. This loss was the third consecutive...

The Racers celebrate after scoring a point.

RECAP: Volleyball goes 1-1 over Homecoming weekend

Zach Simmons and Chelby Melvin October 21, 2024

Murray State volleyball had a tall order over Homecoming weekend, as they had matches against the Valparaiso Beacons and the UIC Flames. Oct. 18 vs...

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