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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...

Graduate student libero Dahlia Miller makes a diving hit.

Volleyball goes 0-2 on Iowa trip

Laney Evans and Nevaeh Nance October 13, 2024

Murray State volleyball went on a two-game road trip to Iowa where they faced off against the last two undefeated teams in the Missouri Valley Conference,...

The Racers celebrate after scoring the final point and winning the game.

PHOTOS: Racers win second reverse sweep in a row

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 11, 2024

On Tuesday evening the Racers faced off against the Belmont Bruins and won 3-2 in a reverse sweep. This win marks the Racers third in a row, with the...

The Racers celebrate after 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...

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

Racers reverse swept by Bradley

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 29, 2024

Despite taking a 2-0 match lead, Murray State would lose three straight sets to Bradley on Sept. 28. The Racers won the first set 25-20 and quelled...

Freshman middle blocker Lily Burnett goes to block a shot against Evansville.

Burnett wins first MVC Player of the Week

Jonah Morgan, Staff Writer September 27, 2023

The Murray State volleyball team’s success continued in the early stages of the season as middle blocker Lily Burnett won Missouri Valley Conference...

Junior outside hitter Jayla Holcombe and graduate middle blocker Elisa Dozio attempt to block a spike from an opposing attacker. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Volleyball preps for MVC Tournament

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer November 17, 2022

The MVC Tournament is right around the corner, taking place from Nov. 20-23, with the Racers currently sitting in seventh place in the conference.  Murray...

Graduate middle blocker (left) Elisa Dozio gets congratulated after a block against the Beacons. Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Volleyball heads toward final matches

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

The Racers were scheduled to play two games over the weekend, but a power outage on Friday, Nov.4 led to a no contest against UIC, leaving the Valparaiso...

Graduate middle blocker Elisa Dozio and freshman outside hitter Ella Vogel attempts a block in their game agaisnt Drake. Photo courtesy of David Eaton/Racer Athletics.

Volleyball struggles in conference play

Ronan Summers, Staff Writer November 3, 2022

The Racers currently sit in seventh place in the MVC with an overall record of 9-14 and a conference record of 5-8 after the pair of losses over the weekend.  Murray...

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