Murray State University Athletics
Murray State
6-22,4-12MVC
Bradley
16-12,11-5MVC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 25 | 31 | 25 | 3 |
| Murray St. | 16 | 29 | 21 | 0 |
11/14/2026 8:17:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Murray State closed the 2026 volleyball season with a three-set loss to Bradley on Saturday night at Racer Arena, falling 25-16, 31-29, 25-21.
On a night honoring their four seniors, the Racers (6-22, 4-12 MVC) pushed the Braves (16-12, 11-5 MVC) through a second set that featured 20 ties and nine lead changes before Bradley secured the sweep.
Lily Evans led three Racers in double figures with 12 kills on .375 hitting and added three block assists. Alexa Watts recorded 11 kills with just one error to hit .400, while Mija Pristovnik contributed 11 kills, seven digs and 25 error-free receptions.
After dropping the opening set, Murray State had an opportunity to even the match when a service ace from Paige Brock gave the Racers set point at 24-23. Bradley answered, but Murray State fought off five ensuing set points, with kills from Watts, Evans and Pristovnik extending the frame before the Braves prevailed 31-29.
The Racers delivered their most efficient offensive set of the night in the third, hitting .342. Murray State rallied from a 12-9 deficit to pull even, but Bradley moved back in front and held off the Racers to complete the sweep.
Brock finished with 37 assists, while Anne Makowski added eight kills and two block assists. Samantha Nelson led the defense with 14 digs and handled 26 receptions.
Both teams finished with 44 kills, but Bradley held a .318 to .263 advantage in hitting percentage and a 7-4 edge in team blocks.
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