Murray State University Athletics
Friday, September 29
Murray, Ky.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Murray State volleyball fell to Illinois State 2-3 to take their first home loss of the season, Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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/ Women's Volleyball
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