Three for three: Media analysis of Harper Murray and the state of women's sports media

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23-4-2026 12:00 AM

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In 2023, Nebraska volleyball was expected to win the NCAA National Championship, but lost to Texas, 3-0. In the post-game press conference, freshman Harper Murray said from the dias that Nebraska volleyball would win each of the three NCAA Division I Championships over the next three years. Using Birrell and McDonald’s Reading Sport methodology (2000), this paper will examine the state of women’s sport media, the media response reflecting broader systemic issues in sports coverage and the lack of contextual reporting. Coverage of Harper Murray reflects a broader pattern in women's sports media, where female athletes are often judged more for their tone or attitude than their performance, allowing criticism and controversy to overshadow their achievements as well as the growth of women's sports.

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Apr 23rd, 12:00 AM

Three for three: Media analysis of Harper Murray and the state of women's sports media

In 2023, Nebraska volleyball was expected to win the NCAA National Championship, but lost to Texas, 3-0. In the post-game press conference, freshman Harper Murray said from the dias that Nebraska volleyball would win each of the three NCAA Division I Championships over the next three years. Using Birrell and McDonald’s Reading Sport methodology (2000), this paper will examine the state of women’s sport media, the media response reflecting broader systemic issues in sports coverage and the lack of contextual reporting. Coverage of Harper Murray reflects a broader pattern in women's sports media, where female athletes are often judged more for their tone or attitude than their performance, allowing criticism and controversy to overshadow their achievements as well as the growth of women's sports.