The University of Nebraska outside hitter has become one of the faces of collegiate volleyball. Standing at 6’2”, Murray knows how to make an impact, and that is exactly what she has done for the Huskers. After an illustrious high school career in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Murray hit the ground running in Lincoln.
At the end of her first season, she was named the Big 10 Volleyball Freshman of the Year. Now a senior, Murray says her approach hasn’t changed. Her late father was Vada Murray, a standout defensive back for the University of Michigan.
He passed away when she was six years old, and she and her sister, Kendall, an outside hitter for Michigan, both wear the number 27 to honor him. Nebraska’s 2026 season got off to a hectic start with what Murray called a “crazy non-conference schedule.” All eyes were on the Huskers, and they opened the season in August sitting at No. 1 in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll. This was the third time in five years they started the season at the top, with the past seasons being 2025 and 2022.
They started off hot with six straight sweeps in their first six games. The team also won the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights, a premium college volleyball showcase, that took place at AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys). The Huskers walked away with the $1 million prize pool—the largest ever awarded in women’s college sports.
The team is currently sitting at a more-than-comfortable record of 15-0, which includes a huge straight-set win over No. 2 Texas. In fact, the Huskers are carrying an astounding regular-season match win streak of 46 games since 2024. Despite her consistency as a powerhouse player, Murray admits she’s hard on herself.
She’s learned to keep what she sees on her own stat sheet in perspective. Taking care of her feet is one way she’s working toward that goal. She’s partnered with VKTRY, which makes carbon-fiber insoles designed to support athletes’ performance and health.
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