Friday, September 29
Murray, Ky.
6 p.m.
Murray State
8-5,2-2MVC
2
vs
3
Illinois State
3-12,1-2MVC
1
2
3
4
5
F
Illinois St.
25
21
26
25
15
3
Murray St.
21
25
28
22
12
2
Photo by: David Eaton-Murray State Athletics
Racers Drop Five-Set Nail-Biter to Illinois State
9/29/2023 9:30:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Murray State volleyball takes their first loss at home against Illinois State.
In A Nutshell
Murray State volleyball fell to Illinois State 2-3 to take their first home loss of the season, Friday.
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The Redbirds' defense shuts down the Racers in the first set to give them the early lead. The Racers made it even by winning the second set 25-21.
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The third set saw three deuces, with the Racers coming out on top. MSU could not clinch the match after dropping the fourth and fifth sets.
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With the loss, the Racers are now 8-5 for the season and 2-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play.
Fast Facts
Murray State will host Bradley for their fifth MVC matchup, Saturday.
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Murray State volleyball fell to Illinois State 2-3 to take their first home loss of the season, Friday.
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The Redbirds' defense shuts down the Racers in the first set to give them the early lead. The Racers made it even by winning the second set 25-21.
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The third set saw three deuces, with the Racers coming out on top. MSU could not clinch the match after dropping the fourth and fifth sets.
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With the loss, the Racers are now 8-5 for the season and 2-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play.
Fast Facts
- Ella Vogel led the Racers in kills with 21, followed closely by Darci Metzger with 17.
- Elisa Dozio led the Racers in blocks with four (one block solo and three block assists).
- Dahlia Miller made a total of 29 digs.
- Bailey DeMier made 51 assists.
Murray State will host Bradley for their fifth MVC matchup, Saturday.
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Team Stats
ILS
MUR
Kills
75
63
Errors
27
24
Attempts
204
188
Hitting %
.235
.207
Points
91.0
75.0
Assists
68
58
Aces
7
3
Blocks
9
9
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
21
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
17
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
4
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Players Mentioned
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