Nebraska volleyball star Harper Murray ‘faces charges of drunken driving and careless driving after failed police breath test… with 19-year-old also found with fake ID’
- Harper Murray was reportedly stopped by police before failing a breath test
- The volleyball star’s blood alcohol content was 0.169, more than twice the legal limit
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Nebraska volleyball star Harper Murray is reportedly facing a slew of charges after she was found to be driving while under the influence of alcohol.
The 6-foot-1 business and law major — who was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year for 2023 — is part of the record-breaking Cornhuskers team.
But according to reportsMurray has now been cited and released for first offense DUI, careless driving, underage possession, possession of a fake ID and obstructing a peace officer.
She was reportedly stopped by police early Friday morning after officers spotted an Audi SUV flouting traffic rules.
Police checked the vehicle and found Murray – the 2022-2023 Gatorade National Player of the Year – behind the wheel.
Nebraska volleyball star Harper Murray is reportedly facing charges including driving under the influence
According to reports, Murray has been charged with driving under the influence, careless driving and underage possession
The 6-foot-1 business and law major was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year for 2023
The officers suspected she was under the influence of alcohol and ordered Murray to take a breath test.
It showed her blood alcohol level was 0.169 – more than twice the legal limit – while police also reportedly found a fake ID on Murray.
It remains to be seen what impact the potential charges will have on Murray’s volleyball career.
A school statement read: “The Nebraska Athletic Department is aware of the incident. We are awaiting further information and have no additional comment at this time.”
The 19-year-old has won a host of accolades since joining the Cornhuskers. She was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week three times in the 2023 season before being named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.
Murray was also selected to the All Big Ten First Team and she was recently named to the 2024 US Women’s U21 National Team roster.
“The Nebraska Athletic Department is aware of the incident,” the school said in a statement
The 19-year-old has won a host of accolades since joining the Nebraska Cornhuskers