Murray State University Athletics
Friday, November 11
Evansville, Ind.
6 p.m.
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Racers Take on Road Matches in Indiana
11/9/2022 10:13:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Volleyball travels to Evansville and Indiana State
Murray State volleyball takes on Evansville and Indiana State, Friday and Saturday.
History
Last time out
Murray State vs UIC
Friday, November 11 | 6 p.m.
Live Stats | ESPN3
Murray State vs Valparaiso
Saturday, November 12 | 5 p.m.
Live Stats | ESPN3
Scouting Evansville
Record at Glance
•   Evansville is currently sixth in the standings with a conference record of 8-7.
•   The Puple Aces are coming off a 1-3 loss to Southern Illinois. On the same weekend they took a 3-1 win over Missouri State.
•   They are 4-4 at home this season.
Who to Watch
•   Senior outside hitter, Alondra Vazquez, leads the MVC in kills with 4.71 per set.
•   Sophomore right side hitter, GIulia Cardona, is third in the MVC in kills with 4.08.
•   Kora Ruff is the Purple Aces' main setter and is fourth in the con-ference in assists with an average of 10.11 per set.
•   Cardona leads the conference in service aces.
Scouting Indiana State
Record at Glance
•   Indiana State is currently 12th in the MVC with a conference record of 2-13.
•   The Sycamores are coming off a 0-3 loss to Missouri State on the road.
•   They have a 2-5 record at home.
Who to Watch
•   Junior Kaitlyn Hamilton leads Indiana State in kills with a total of 224.
•   Middle blocker Jamie Brown leads the Sycamores in blocks and is sixth in the conference with an aver-age of one block per set.
•   Emma Kaelin is their main setter, averaging 5.93 assits per set.
History
- This will be the Racers' second matchup against Evansville this season. The Racers won their last meeting 3-0 at home.
- UE leads the overall series 21-10.
- The Racers won their matchup against Indiana State 3-1 on their last meeting.
- MSU is undefeated against the Sycamores with a 3-0 record.
Last time out
- The Racers are coming off a win at home over Valparaiso.
- They made 74 kills in five sets, setting .239 hitting percentage in the win.
- MSU also recorded 79 digs to take the win.
- The Racers set a season high of 90.0 points in a match.
- Bailey DeMier made 58 assists in the win.
- While Federica Nuccio recorded her 16th double-double of the season with 21 kills and 17 digs.e.
Murray State vs UIC
Friday, November 11 | 6 p.m.
Live Stats | ESPN3
Murray State vs Valparaiso
Saturday, November 12 | 5 p.m.
Live Stats | ESPN3
Scouting Evansville
Record at Glance
•   Evansville is currently sixth in the standings with a conference record of 8-7.
•   The Puple Aces are coming off a 1-3 loss to Southern Illinois. On the same weekend they took a 3-1 win over Missouri State.
•   They are 4-4 at home this season.
Who to Watch
•   Senior outside hitter, Alondra Vazquez, leads the MVC in kills with 4.71 per set.
•   Sophomore right side hitter, GIulia Cardona, is third in the MVC in kills with 4.08.
•   Kora Ruff is the Purple Aces' main setter and is fourth in the con-ference in assists with an average of 10.11 per set.
•   Cardona leads the conference in service aces.
Scouting Indiana State
Record at Glance
•   Indiana State is currently 12th in the MVC with a conference record of 2-13.
•   The Sycamores are coming off a 0-3 loss to Missouri State on the road.
•   They have a 2-5 record at home.
Who to Watch
•   Junior Kaitlyn Hamilton leads Indiana State in kills with a total of 224.
•   Middle blocker Jamie Brown leads the Sycamores in blocks and is sixth in the conference with an aver-age of one block per set.
•   Emma Kaelin is their main setter, averaging 5.93 assits per set.
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