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Miller Posts Record 50 Digs, Racers Fall Short on Day One at EKU
9/8/2023 7:08:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Murray State volleyball falls to Eastern Kentucky and Chattanooga.
In A Nutshell
Murray State volleyball falls to Eastern Kentucky and Chattanooga on day one of the Geri Polvino Invitational, Friday. They lost 0-3 to the Colonels before falling 2-3 to Chattanooga. Â
The Racers came out strong by building a six-point lead over Eastern Kentucky in the first set before falling short in the final stretch. They got edged out after a close 23-25 third set.
After a quick turnaround, the Racers went on a back-and-forth nail-biter against Chattanooga. MSU took the first set 27-25, but the Mocs responded by taking the second set 25-19. The Racers returned and took the third set 25-20 before dropping the fourth set 23-25. Chattanooga took the fifth set 15-7.
Dahlia Miller posted a career-high and new Racers five-set single match record with 50 digs. Jodi Price set the previous record in 1989 with 48 digs against Morehead.
Fast Facts
- Dahlia Miller renews the Racers' single-match record with 50 digs against Chattanooga.
- Bailey DeMier maintained over 11 assists per set. Posting 33 against EKU and 56 against Chattanooga.
What's Next?
Murray State will wrap up non-conference play against Georgia State, tomorrow.
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