MSU volleyball loses in four sets to Rutgers in season finale, We left it all on the court
Everyone at Jenison Fieldhouse got a sense of deja vu tonight as MSU and Rutgers duked it out in another close match. Rutgers once again was able to beat out MSU and win the match, this time in a score of three sets to one.
While MSU only won a single set, of their three-set losses only one of them was decided by more than three points.
MSU came out the gate slow, losing the first set 25-15. While the Spartans played well offensively, they struggled to stop Rutgers from scoring off service aces as Rutgers had nine of them in the first set. Rutgers also began to switch up their attacks, and instead of using only spikes, the Scarlet Knights mixed in a variety of quick shots and dumps over the net that gave them easy points as MSU’s defense was slow to react.
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MSU volleyball falls short to rival Michigan
Freshman outside hitter Sarah Franklin (7) attempts to hit the ball during the game against Michigan on Feb. 17, 2021 at the Jenison Fieldhouse. The Wolverines defeated the Spartans 3-1. Photo by Lauren Snyder | The State News
Jenison looks a little different this year with no fans allowed and no sea of green and blue, but the Spartan-Wolverine rivalry remains stronger than ever.
With the start of a busy week for MSU volleyball, the Spartans faced off against their in-state rival, the Michigan Wolverines.
Following the postponement of the majority of the season, Michigan started off the season with two losses to Purdue for only their third matchup of the season against MSU.
It is not on 1 person to beat Michigan as MSU volleyball prepares for rivalry game Senior Alyssa Chronowski returns the ball during the Spartans loss to Ohio State on Feb. 1, 2021. Photo by Rahmya Trewern | The State News
MSU has a jam-packed week as they host three games, and while every game is an important one in a shortened season, one game in particular still stands out.
After having their previous matchup postponed, MSU is eager to finally take on their rival University of Michigan on Feb. 17. MSU is looking for revenge after dropping both matches to the Wolverines last season, but now the circumstances have changed.