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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...

Racers win MVC opener against Illinois State

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 28, 2024

It took four, tightly contested sets, but Murray State beat the Illinois State Redbirds in their conference opener at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois on...

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,...

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...

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...

Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics.

Preview: Fall sports get rolling

Jakob Milani, Ronan Summers, and Jonah Morgan August 17, 2023

There’s never a break in action when it comes to sports at Murray State. With the fall semester starting up, many students and fans have turned their...

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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