Rachel Essner Contributing Writer ressner1@murraystate.edu After COVID-19 halted sports, the Murray State volleyball team is not set to play a 16 game season against opponents in the Ohio Valley Conference. Coach David Schwepker, entering his 23rd season as a coach, shared the schedule, setting to start in February 2021. Each game will be played with Read More
Jon Dunning Staff Writer jdunning1@murraystate.edu After her amazing performance this season, Murray State volleyball senior outside hitter Rachel Giustino was named All-American Honorable Mention and Midwest All-Region Team. The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) named Giustino to the Midwest All-Region Team on Dec. 10, 2019. She is the fifth Murray State volleyball player to be Read More
Jon Dunning Staff Writer jdunning1@murraystate.edu Senior outside hitter Rachel Giustino added to an already astounding performance this season by setting a new Murray State volleyball record for most kills in a career on Friday, Nov. 1, in Murray as the Racers defeated SIU Edwardsville 3-1. Giustino scored 28 kills against SIUE, putting her at 452 Read More
Nick Kendall Staff writer nkendall1@murraystate.edu Heading into the 2019 season, the Murray State Volleyball team has been picked to finish first for back-to-back seasons in the OVC preseason poll. The Racer’s went 22-9 last year and swept Austin Peay 3-0 in the OVC championship. They fell short to Kentucky 3-0 in the NCAA Tournament but Read More
Story by Bryan Edwards, contributing writer After its five-set thriller Friday night, the Murray State women’s volleyball team was back in action Saturday afternoon in Charleston, Illinois, against the Panthers of Eastern Illinois. Continuing the positive momentum, the Racers were able to sweep the Panthers 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-18). Head Coach David Schwepker said he Read More
Story by Bryan Edwards, Contributing writer The Racer volleyball team traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana to open their 2016 campaign, where they competed against three other teams in the Fort Wayne Invitational. The Racers, led by returning OVC Player of the Year Scottie Ingram, were looking to start the season strong and keep the winning Read More
Story by Sarah Combs, Assistant Sports Editor The women’s volleyball team is preparing for another successful season, but gearing up with a different lineup for the first time in two years. Head Coach David Schwepker and Assistant Coach Becca Lamb are preparing for the 2016 season with a different approach from. The back-to-back regular season Read More
