Murray State Closes Out Novice IPDA Finals at Tennessee State University

Zack Benz (Freshman, Wildlife Biology) and Caleb McCurren (Junior, Political Science) locked out the TOP TWO spots in IPDA debate at the Southern Forensics League hosted by Tennessee State University in October.

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They won ELEVEN of the twelve judges’ ballots in their final 2 rounds. Zack was undefeated in prelims with a  perfect 4-0 record. Caleb went 3-1. Both students won their quarter final rounds with a 3-0 decision from the judges. Zack won his semi final round with a 2-1 decision, while Caleb maintained a perfect 3-0 decision, which resulted in Murray  State closing out the final round. Out of the 20 total ballots between the two competitors they won 18 of them!

Zack Benz was also the CHAMPION speaker in novice IPDA debate

Other notable awards from our students this past weekend:

 

2nd place AND Top Novice in Communication Analysis - Samuel Miller

4th place in Programed Oral Interpretation - Zack Benz

5th place in After Dinner Speaking - Caleb McCurrin

5th place novice IPDA debate speaker - Caleb McCurrin