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The Racers celebrate after a scoring a point.

Racers’ resilience pays off in reverse sweep win against Belmont

Chelby Melvin, Contributing Writer October 10, 2024

Murray State came out on top after a five-set battle against the Belmont Bruins on Tuesday, Oct. 8.  The Racers got off to a sluggish start, struggling...

The Racers celebrate after a scoring a point.

PHOTOS: Racers beat Evansville 3-2

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 8, 2024

On Saturday night the Racers volleyball team reverse swept the Evansville Purple Aces 3-2. In the first set both teams went on extended scoring runs...

The Racers celebrate a point.

PHOTOS: Racers Volleyball sweep Sycamores in home opener

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 7, 2024

Last Friday the Racers volleyball team took on the Indiana State Sycamores in their home opener. The first set the Racers commanded the lead with a...

RECAP: Volleyball plays first home games of the season

RECAP: Volleyball plays first home games of the season

Chelby Melvin and Rebeca Mertins Chiodini October 7, 2024

Murray State volleyball played their first two home games of the season against Indiana State on Oct. 4 and Evansville on Oct. 5.   Oct. 4 vs...

Recap: Volleyball Sweeps Weekend in Elon

Recap: Volleyball Sweeps Weekend in Elon

Zach Simmons and Laney Evans September 9, 2024

After going 0-3 in their first weekend in Lafayette, Louisiana, Murray State Volleyball looked to turn it around at the Elon Phoenix Classic in Elon, North...

Federica Nuccio and Elisa Dozio try to block a hit from a Belmont player. (Nov. 15)

Recap: Volleyball Competes in Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic

Zach Simmons and Laney Evans September 3, 2024

The Murray State volleyball team started their 2024-25 season this weekend at the Sawyer Camillo Memorial Classic in Lafayette, Louisiana. The Racers played...

Senior libero Dahlia Miller serves against Northern Iowa.

Volleyball struggles in last home weekend

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

The Murray State volleyball team came into their final home weekend of the season after gaining a win from their last match against Valparaiso. However,...

Senior outside hitter Darci Metzger goes up for a spike against Evansville.

Volleyball goes undefeated to start conference play

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

The Murray State Racers volleyball team got off to a 2-0 start in conference play this past weekend as they played their first home games. Through both...

Sophomore outside hitter Federica Nuccio gets ready to spike the ball over the net. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Preview: Volleyball prepare for season opener

Jonah Morgan, Contributing Writer August 24, 2023

The Murray State Women’s Volleyball team has enjoyed much success in the past. They have consistently been one of the best sports programs that MSU has...

Sophomore setter Bella Dearinger totaled 82 assists and 20 digs against both Bradley and Illinois State on Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Volleyball wins back-to-back at home

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

The Racers won both of their games over the weekend and have bumped themselves up into sixth place in the MVC with an overall record of 9-12 and a conference...

Junior middle blocker Darci Metzger (#13) recorded 16 kills across the invite. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Volleyball goes winless at Samford Invite

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer September 21, 2022

The Murray State volleyball team lost two games after facing off against the Clemson University Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 17 and the Samford University...

Junior outside hitter Jayla Holcombe (jumping center) finished the Marshall Invite on Saturday, Sept. 10 with 38.5 total points across all three games. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Volleyball picks up two wins at Marshall Invite

Ronan Summers, Contributing Writer September 14, 2022

The Murray State volleyball team went 2-1 over the weekend when they traveled to Huntington, West Virginia to compete in the Marshall Invite. This is...

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