Friday, October 7
Nashville, Tenn.
7:00 PM
Murray State
at
Tennessee State
Sophomore Wendi Zickfield tallied 21 kills against SIUE in the Racers last match.
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Racers Hit the Road for Key OVC Weekend
10/5/2011 2:16:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
The Murray State volleyball team will be on the road this weekend for two Ohio Valley Conference matches. The Racers will first stop in Nashville, Tenn., to face Tennessee State, Friday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. in Kean Hall. MSU will then travel to Clarksville, Tenn., to battle with Austin Peay, Saturday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Dunn Center.
Match Notes
Scouting Tennessee State
The Lady Tigers are 8-6 overall this season and 4-3 in league action after losing a close 3-2 match to Morehead State Oct. 3.
TSU has four main hitters, with two go-to players with over 150 more attempts. Shaquita Williams is the player all-around to keep an eye on for the Lady Tigers. Williams is hitting .320 (209k-60e-466ta), adds 33 service aces and 22 (4-18) blocks. She is currently ranked No. 3 in the NCAA for service aces per set (0.64), No. 33 in points (4.7) and No. 66 in kills (3.82). Terakka Walker is the other hitter to watch, with 487 attempts, but a .148 (154k-82e-487ta) hitting pace. She also adds 10 service aces and 159 digs.
As a team, TSU is close to its opponents in all statistical categories. The Lady Tigers are hitting at a .167 (676k-344e-1987ta) pace, but are allowing their opponents to hit at a .179 (587k-266e-175ta) clip. The biggest advantages TSU has are in service aces and kills. The Lady Tigers are ranked No. 39 in service aces in the nation (1.56/set) and allow 1.0 per set. They also have a 12.3 kills per set to 10.7 per set lead.
The Series
The Racers have a commanding 41-6 lead in the all-time series with the Lady Tigers and have won the last five matches. MSU is 20-3 when playing in Nashville, Tenn., in the series.
Scouting Austin Peay
The Lady Govs are 4-14 overall and 2-5 in conference play heading into this weekend's matches. APSU has won its last two matches after dropping nine-straight.
The Lady Govs have four main hitters, but two that get a larger percentage of the sets. The main threat is Nikki Doyle, who is hitting a team-best .221 (233k-81e-689ta), adding 13 service aces, 204 digs and 17 (5-12) blocks. Ilyanna Hernandez is the other go-to hitter, with 478 attempts, but she is hitting at a .163 (140k-62e-478ta) pace. Cami Fields, the team's setter, is currently ranked No. 96 in the NCAA for assists per set (10.05).
APSU is behind its opponents in all the main statistical categories, with the biggest differences in hitting percentage (.190/.247) and service aces (0.8/1.3).
The Series
The all-time series with the Lady Govs is one of the closest among OVC teams. MSU currently holds a slim 31-30 advantage, but APSU has been cutting away at the lead after winning the last three matches. The series is so highly contested that the teams have gone to five sets seven times since 2005. The Racers own a 5-2 advantage when playing to five sets since 2005, but are 11-14 when playing in the Dunn Center in the all-time series.
Swinging To Eliminate Cancer
For the fourth-straight season the Murray State volleyball team will be hosting Swinging To Eliminate Cancer, a fundraiser to help those affected by cancer.But this season the team will be raising money to help closer to home, teaming up with Murray-Calloway County Regional Cancer Center. All the funds raised will go to the MCCRCC in honor of Kendra Schwepker, the wife of MSU head volleyball coach David Schwepker. The Racers will hold the fundraiser Oct. 14-15 (Homecoming and Volleyball Reunion Weekend) when they host Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky. Donations can be made through the weekend by talking to any volleyball player or staff member. MSU volleyball will also hold a rebate day at The Big Apple Cafe, Monday, Oct. 10. Team members will be on hand from 6-9 p.m. to help the wait staff and will also be accepting donations, but patrons can put their check in the rebate box at any time during the day to donate to the fundraiser.
Volleyball Reunion
MSU Volleyball will be hosting a reunion Oct. 14-15 in Racer Arena as part of the Homecoming festivities. Saturday's events include an Alumni Match at 10:30 a.m.
Reaching for Milestones
When the MSU volleyball team stepped onto the court this season they were going for several milestones for both the team and head coach David Schwepker. The teams first win (Sep. 16, 2011) marked the 400th for the volleyball program in its 29 year history and the 125th OVC win for head coach David Schwepker. This is during his time as the head coach of the Racers and while at Tennessee State. Schwepker needs one more OVC win for his 125th conference win at MSU.
MSU will also be aiming to reach two more milestones for their head coach. Schwepker needs three overall wins for his 200th career coaching win and 16 wins to reach his 200th win while at the helm of the Racers.
Moving Up in the Career Charts
Three of the MSU players are currently on, or just shy of making, career lists in at least one category this season. Senior Mary Cunningham currently has 145 block assists, moving her into 10th on the career block assist charts at MSU. She needs three more to take over ninth (148-Ashley Nenninger).
Fellow senior Kayleah Sauer is already on the Racers career digs list, currently in third place (1,955). Sauer is 39 from second held by Kim Koehler (1,994) and 170 from the top spot that belongs to Heather Norris (2,125). The Louisville, Ky., native has averaged 550 digs per season in her first three years. Sauer is also close to making a second top-10 list, service aces. She has 97 career service aces and the top-10 list starts at 99 and goes up to 257.
Junior Lydia Orf is also making a push to join Sauer in the 1,000 Dig Club. The St. Charles, Mo., native has recorded 724 digs and needs 276 to become the 14th member of the club.
Up Next
The Racers will return home to be part of the MSU Homecoming festivities for the first time since 2007. Like the 2007 Homecoming weekend, the Racers will face Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky, Oct. 14-15 in Racer Arena. Friday's match against the Eagles starts at 7 p.m. and Saturday's contest will start at 8 p.m. after the conclusion of the football game.
Match Notes
Scouting Tennessee State
The Lady Tigers are 8-6 overall this season and 4-3 in league action after losing a close 3-2 match to Morehead State Oct. 3.
TSU has four main hitters, with two go-to players with over 150 more attempts. Shaquita Williams is the player all-around to keep an eye on for the Lady Tigers. Williams is hitting .320 (209k-60e-466ta), adds 33 service aces and 22 (4-18) blocks. She is currently ranked No. 3 in the NCAA for service aces per set (0.64), No. 33 in points (4.7) and No. 66 in kills (3.82). Terakka Walker is the other hitter to watch, with 487 attempts, but a .148 (154k-82e-487ta) hitting pace. She also adds 10 service aces and 159 digs.
As a team, TSU is close to its opponents in all statistical categories. The Lady Tigers are hitting at a .167 (676k-344e-1987ta) pace, but are allowing their opponents to hit at a .179 (587k-266e-175ta) clip. The biggest advantages TSU has are in service aces and kills. The Lady Tigers are ranked No. 39 in service aces in the nation (1.56/set) and allow 1.0 per set. They also have a 12.3 kills per set to 10.7 per set lead.
The Series
The Racers have a commanding 41-6 lead in the all-time series with the Lady Tigers and have won the last five matches. MSU is 20-3 when playing in Nashville, Tenn., in the series.
Scouting Austin Peay
The Lady Govs are 4-14 overall and 2-5 in conference play heading into this weekend's matches. APSU has won its last two matches after dropping nine-straight.
The Lady Govs have four main hitters, but two that get a larger percentage of the sets. The main threat is Nikki Doyle, who is hitting a team-best .221 (233k-81e-689ta), adding 13 service aces, 204 digs and 17 (5-12) blocks. Ilyanna Hernandez is the other go-to hitter, with 478 attempts, but she is hitting at a .163 (140k-62e-478ta) pace. Cami Fields, the team's setter, is currently ranked No. 96 in the NCAA for assists per set (10.05).
APSU is behind its opponents in all the main statistical categories, with the biggest differences in hitting percentage (.190/.247) and service aces (0.8/1.3).
The Series
The all-time series with the Lady Govs is one of the closest among OVC teams. MSU currently holds a slim 31-30 advantage, but APSU has been cutting away at the lead after winning the last three matches. The series is so highly contested that the teams have gone to five sets seven times since 2005. The Racers own a 5-2 advantage when playing to five sets since 2005, but are 11-14 when playing in the Dunn Center in the all-time series.
Swinging To Eliminate Cancer
For the fourth-straight season the Murray State volleyball team will be hosting Swinging To Eliminate Cancer, a fundraiser to help those affected by cancer.But this season the team will be raising money to help closer to home, teaming up with Murray-Calloway County Regional Cancer Center. All the funds raised will go to the MCCRCC in honor of Kendra Schwepker, the wife of MSU head volleyball coach David Schwepker. The Racers will hold the fundraiser Oct. 14-15 (Homecoming and Volleyball Reunion Weekend) when they host Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky. Donations can be made through the weekend by talking to any volleyball player or staff member. MSU volleyball will also hold a rebate day at The Big Apple Cafe, Monday, Oct. 10. Team members will be on hand from 6-9 p.m. to help the wait staff and will also be accepting donations, but patrons can put their check in the rebate box at any time during the day to donate to the fundraiser.
Volleyball Reunion
MSU Volleyball will be hosting a reunion Oct. 14-15 in Racer Arena as part of the Homecoming festivities. Saturday's events include an Alumni Match at 10:30 a.m.
Reaching for Milestones
When the MSU volleyball team stepped onto the court this season they were going for several milestones for both the team and head coach David Schwepker. The teams first win (Sep. 16, 2011) marked the 400th for the volleyball program in its 29 year history and the 125th OVC win for head coach David Schwepker. This is during his time as the head coach of the Racers and while at Tennessee State. Schwepker needs one more OVC win for his 125th conference win at MSU.
MSU will also be aiming to reach two more milestones for their head coach. Schwepker needs three overall wins for his 200th career coaching win and 16 wins to reach his 200th win while at the helm of the Racers.
Moving Up in the Career Charts
Three of the MSU players are currently on, or just shy of making, career lists in at least one category this season. Senior Mary Cunningham currently has 145 block assists, moving her into 10th on the career block assist charts at MSU. She needs three more to take over ninth (148-Ashley Nenninger).
Fellow senior Kayleah Sauer is already on the Racers career digs list, currently in third place (1,955). Sauer is 39 from second held by Kim Koehler (1,994) and 170 from the top spot that belongs to Heather Norris (2,125). The Louisville, Ky., native has averaged 550 digs per season in her first three years. Sauer is also close to making a second top-10 list, service aces. She has 97 career service aces and the top-10 list starts at 99 and goes up to 257.
Junior Lydia Orf is also making a push to join Sauer in the 1,000 Dig Club. The St. Charles, Mo., native has recorded 724 digs and needs 276 to become the 14th member of the club.
Up Next
The Racers will return home to be part of the MSU Homecoming festivities for the first time since 2007. Like the 2007 Homecoming weekend, the Racers will face Morehead State and Eastern Kentucky, Oct. 14-15 in Racer Arena. Friday's match against the Eagles starts at 7 p.m. and Saturday's contest will start at 8 p.m. after the conclusion of the football game.
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