Murray State
Eastern Kentucky
Racers fall in three to EKU
9/25/2004 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
The Murray State women's volleyball team came out flat from the start, and visiting Eastern Kentucky took advantage, sweeping the Racers in the Ohio Valley Conference match 3-0. Game scores were 30-18, 30-5, 30-26.
"We came out a little flat from the start," said MSU head coach David Schwepker. "Plus, we're still adjusting to a new lineup. Eastern Kentucky is a terrific team, and they played outstanding against us. We just need to regroup and work through this."
Sophomore middle blocker Katie Kemezys led the Racers (3-5, 0-2 OVC) with 13 kills. Sophomore libero Julie Lashley had a match-high 11 digs, and led MSU with two aces. Senior setter Casandra Ersel handed out 27 assists.
For Eastern Kentucky (10-3, 2-0 OVC), Lesley Aldridge had a match-high 16 kills, while Liz Guard added 15. Jessica Sabath had a match-high four aces and a co-team-high 10 digs, while Brittany Nobilio added 10 digs as well. Guard had a match-high six blocks for EKU, while Kelly Jennings handed out 45 assists.
In the second game, the Colonels went on a 16-0 run to surge ahead, making no errors in 31 attacks in that game.
Murray State visits Samford on Friday for a 7 p.m. match. The Racers then travel to Jacksonville State on Oct. 2.
