Murray State
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Western Illinois
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Racers Topple the Leathernecks – DeMier, Miliou Named All-Tournament Team
8/26/2023 6:48:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Murray State volleyball takes win over Western Illinois to place runner-up in the Leatherneck Classic
In A Nutshell
The Murray State volleyball took down Western Illinois to wrap up the Leatherneck Classic, Saturday. MSU was caught off guard in the first set as WIU came out blazing to win 25-17. After regrouping between sets, the Racers floored the pedal and made a 10-point run to start the second set, with Bailey DeMier posting three back-to-back service aces. MSU won the second set 25-16.
After the second set, the Racers left no gaps to win the match 3-1. With the win over Western Illinois, Murray State became the runner-up of the Leatherneck Classic with a 2-1 record. DeMier and Haidi Miliou were named the All-Tournament Team.
Cleveland State won the tournament after going 3-0 in the tournament.
Fast Facts
- DeMier made 46 assists to average 11.5 per set.
- Ella Vogel led the Racers' offense with 21 kills.
- Haidi Miliou posted a .309 hitting percentage with 23 kills and five blocks through the weekend.
- Dahlia Miller made the 1000-Club in Digs with the 11 she made today. She now has 1001 career digs.
- Darci Metzger made 18 kills and 16 digs for her third double-double in a row.
- Murray State evens the series at 2-2 with Western Illinois.
What's Next?
Murray State will travel to Louisville for the Bellarmine Tournament, Sep. 1-2.
