Topeka, KS, October 27, 2026 —

Emporia State University’s volleyball program has given Miyu Tsurumaki an opportunity to continue her college athletic career after a break of nearly two years to recover from breast cancer.

Tsurumaki faced hesitation from other programs because of her health history, according to the information provided. At Emporia State, coach Ken Murczek recognized her potential as a player, and she is now making significant contributions to the team.

The move has allowed Tsurumaki to return to college volleyball following her time away. The available account does not specify when she joined Emporia State, how long she has been with the team, or what her contributions have involved. It also does not provide statistics, details about her playing position, or information about her recovery beyond the nearly two-year absence.

Further details about the recruitment process are not provided, including which programs expressed hesitation or what considerations informed their decisions. The account also does not describe the nature of Tsurumaki’s conversations with Murczek or include comments from either of them.

What is clear from the account is that Emporia State offered Tsurumaki a path back to college athletics after her recovery, while Murczek saw potential in her as a player. She is now contributing to the volleyball team, though the specific scope of that role has not been detailed.

The information provided does not include the team’s record, a season timeline, or any future plans for Tsurumaki. It also does not state whether she has discussed her experience publicly. Those details are unavailable, but the account describes a return to the sport after a substantial interruption and a new opportunity at Emporia State.


Story summarized from the original created by Andrew Lind on www.wibw.com, see more information here.

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