<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=170PA2_0wOkpX3X00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=170PA2_0wOkpX3X00" width="344" height="500" ><figcaption>Murray State's Ella Vogel (11) celebrates a point with teammate Darci Metzger earlier this season at Racer Arena in Murray. JOHN WRIGHT/Ledger &amp; Times</figcaption></figure><p><b>CARBONDALE, Ill.</b> —Murray State is taking a very similar track to last year when it comes to its Missouri Valley Conference volleyball season.</p><p>Last year, as October was drawing to a close, the Racers were looking like a sure bet to claim a spot on the Valley Championship. Then, a few key injuries sabotaged the final few weeks, sending the Racers tumbling out of the top-eight positions.</p></div></body>

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CARBONDALE, Ill. —Murray State is taking a very similar track to last year when it comes to its Missouri Valley Conference volleyball season. Last year, as October was drawing to a close, the Racers were looking like a sure bet to claim a spot on the Valley Championship. Then, a few key injuries sabotaged the final few weeks, sending the Racers tumbling out of the top-eight positions.