http://statenews.com. Stories from The State News en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:04 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/volleyball_team_prepares_for_what_could_be_final_home_game After receiving several quality performances in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss at No. 14 Michigan, the MSU volleyball team will hope to build off that showing but get a different result Saturday when it hosts No. 12 Minnesota in what is likely the team’s final home game of the season. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:04 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/volleyball_team_prepares_for_what_could_be_final_home_game http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/volleyball_team_drops_match_at_um_in_five_sets Despite taking No. 14 Michigan to five sets Wednesday, the MSU volleyball team fell short against its in-state rivals, 3-2. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:51:16 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/volleyball_team_drops_match_at_um_in_five_sets http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/msu_finishes_big_ten_schedule_against_top_teams Hoping to improve its final standing in the Big Ten, the MSU volleyball team embarks on an important four-game stretch to close out the regular season, beginning with a match Wednesday at No. 14 Michigan. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:43:26 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/msu_finishes_big_ten_schedule_against_top_teams http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_rally_for_weekend_split After falling short Friday against Indiana, the MSU volleyball team needed to rebound in its next match and put forth a complete effort. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:47:50 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_rally_for_weekend_split http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/msu_remains_calm_through_stretch The MSU volleyball team isn’t showing any signs of distress as it prepares for two pivotal matches this weekend. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:27:59 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/msu_remains_calm_through_stretch http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/volleyball_team_struggles_in_ill_falls_to_1610 The Spartans won the first set Friday against Northwestern, but lost the next three. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:36:17 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/volleyball_team_struggles_in_ill_falls_to_1610 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/volleyball_team_rides_2_straight_wins_into_weekend The MSU volleyball team began the second half of the Big Ten regular season last week trying to forget the first half and it worked for two victories this past weekend to break a six-game slide. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:45:45 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/volleyball_team_rides_2_straight_wins_into_weekend http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/freshman_becoming_regular_contributor_to_volleyball_team MSU volleyball freshman defensive specialist Cheyenne VanDerSteen has played in 27 sets in her first year with the team and is making the most of her minutes as she looks to add to the team’s youth movement. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:26:54 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/freshman_becoming_regular_contributor_to_volleyball_team http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/losing_streak_ends_with_lopsided_sweep For the first time in four weeks, the MSU volleyball team was able to walk off the court with heads held high — and they were able to do it twice. The Spartans swept their weekend series with wins against Iowa and Wisconsin, with 3-0 victories in both matches. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:24:41 -0500 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/11/losing_streak_ends_with_lopsided_sweep http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/volleyball_team_loses_sixth_straight_ The MSU volleyball team had another close match this weekend, but were unable to stop a five-game slide in falling 3-2 at No. 9 Minnesota Friday. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:20:33 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/volleyball_team_loses_sixth_straight_ http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/msu_manages_to_win_1_set_in_2_losses After two road losses last weekend, the MSU volleyball team hoped to bounce back this weekend at home, where it was 5-0 and had defeated two Top 20 teams this season. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:34:49 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/msu_manages_to_win_1_set_in_2_losses http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/schatzle_finding_game_at_right_time Megan Schatzle knew after last season she needed to improve to make her team stronger and also better her chances of seeing regular minutes this season for the MSU volleyball team. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:21:40 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/schatzle_finding_game_at_right_time http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/defending_champs_come_to_el_this_weekend Heading into arguably the toughest three-game home stretch of the season, the MSU volleyball team has a simple policy for putting last weekend’s two losses in the past. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:10:04 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/defending_champs_come_to_el_this_weekend http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/volleyball_team_swept_in_2_weekend_games The No. 18 MSU volleyball team was swept twice on the road this weekend, dropping its Big Ten record to 2-4. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:15:34 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/volleyball_team_swept_in_2_weekend_games http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_facing_tough_test_in_upcoming_big_ten_road_trip The No. 18 MSU volleyball team showed its maturity this past weekend, battling back from the previous week’s two losses to earn convincing victories. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:07:42 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_facing_tough_test_in_upcoming_big_ten_road_trip http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_pull_together_weekend_sweep_at_home Already down 1-0 against Northwestern University on Saturday and trailing in the second set, the No. 23 MSU volleyball team didn’t want to fall too far behind and risk starting Big Ten play with a 1-3 mark. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:29:38 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/spartans_pull_together_weekend_sweep_at_home http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/seniors_anchor_young_msu_team With a roster dominated by underclassmen, it’s fitting that the No. 23 MSU volleyball team would need to turn somewhere for leadership and maturity. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:58:48 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/seniors_anchor_young_msu_team http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/volleyball_team_returns_home_after_long_journey After four straight weekends on the road, the No. 23 MSU volleyball team returns to Jenison Field House looking to bounce back from last weekend’s pair of tough losses. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:17:14 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/10/volleyball_team_returns_home_after_long_journey http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/09/spartans_drop_1st_2_matches_of_season Following four impressive weekends of play to start the season, the No. 16 MSU volleyball team got its first taste of the Big Ten in two losses this weekend. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 21:53:29 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/09/spartans_drop_1st_2_matches_of_season http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/09/breaking_down_the_big_ten_volleyball The No. 16 volleyball team is off to the program’s best start since 1976 and has turned some heads across the country en route to a 12-0 nonconference opening. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:30:35 -0400 http://statenews.com./index.php/article/2009/09/breaking_down_the_big_ten_volleyball