MSU volleyball continues rocky start to season in first match with Ohio State Michigan State volleyball coach Cathy George talks to her team during a timeout against Ohio State on Jan. 31, 2021. The Spartans dropped the home game at Jenison Field House in three sets. Photo by Devin Anderson-Torrez | The State News
Spartan volleyball continued their rocky start to the season as they were defeated in another three-set sweep against Ohio State.
Cathy George and Co. have yet to find the win column this season and will come back Monday night against OSU.
MSU came out the gate struggling as Ohio State took a 12-9 lead early in the first set.
Michigan State Volleyball: Minnesota Series Recap, Schedule News
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The Michigan State Spartans volleyball team began its 2021 spring season on Saturday with a two-game weekend series at Minnesota. The changes to the schedule this year, besides a delayed start to the season from its usual fall occurrence, also include matches will be a two-game series over two days whereas prior it would only be standard for one game against a single opponent at a time.
As for their own season opener to start the 2021 campaign, the Spartans were swept 3-0 in both games to start the season 0-2.
Michigan State volleyball recognizes veteran presence as season opener nears
Junior libero Jamye Cox (4) celebrates winning a set during the game against Cincinnati on Sept. 6, 2019, at Jenison Fieldhouse. The Spartans defeated the Bearcats, 3-1. Photo by Matt Schmucker | The State News
Maturity in college sports often goes a long way.
MSU volleyball s No. 9 ranked recruiting class from 2016 is finally in their last year with the program. After a 15-15 overall record last year, the groups renewed sense of wisdom is something they will rest on while clawing through a tough Big Ten conference.
“I do believe that we have improved a great deal since last year … I think we’ve grown tremendously close,” head coach Cathy George said during a press conference. “I th