Murray State University Athletics
Sunday, September 18
Birmingham, Ala.
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Racers Not Enough for Samford at Non-Conference Finale
9/18/2022 5:15:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Murray State fall to the Bulldogs in four sets
Murray State volleyball fell short in four sets against hosts, Samford, to end the week at Samford Invite, Sunday.
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The Racers come off a five-set thriller against Clemson, Saturday.
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A seesaw match all the way, the Racers managed to grab the second set 25 to 23 after losing the first. The Bulldogs took the third and fourth sets despite the Racers pushing them to the 20s.
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Freshman Federica Nuccio recorded her eighth double-double of the season as she made 16 kills and 11 digs.
Jayla Holcombe prove to be an essential hitter for the Racers, leading the team with 17 kills on her own while also making three blocks.
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This is the Racers final match of non-conference play. They will host Southern Illinois in the home opener to mark their inaugural Missouri Valley Conference campaign, Thursday.
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The Racers come off a five-set thriller against Clemson, Saturday.
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A seesaw match all the way, the Racers managed to grab the second set 25 to 23 after losing the first. The Bulldogs took the third and fourth sets despite the Racers pushing them to the 20s.
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Freshman Federica Nuccio recorded her eighth double-double of the season as she made 16 kills and 11 digs.
Jayla Holcombe prove to be an essential hitter for the Racers, leading the team with 17 kills on her own while also making three blocks.
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This is the Racers final match of non-conference play. They will host Southern Illinois in the home opener to mark their inaugural Missouri Valley Conference campaign, Thursday.
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Team Stats
MUR
SU
Kills
51
64
Errors
20
21
Attempts
137
144
Hitting %
.226
.299
Points
65
77
Assists
51
60
Aces
5
7
Blocks
9
6
Game Leaders
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
16
Aces
3
Blocks
2
Kills
7
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
4
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Players Mentioned
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