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Volleyball

VOLLEYBALL

Kelsay, Peterson develop unique relationship, bond during season

Those three hardworking people set up every and every day 30 minutes before the MSU volleyball teams’ practice to work on making the Spartans one of the top competitive teams in the Big Ten. One of those people is associate head coach Russ Carney, and the players he is working with are the two setters, freshman Halle Peterson and junior Kristen Kelsay.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball returns home for weekend doubleheader

Last time the MSU volleyball team played at home, the Detroit Tigers were in second place in the AL Central, the Spartan football team was in the top 25 and the first presidential debate was still more than a week away. Let’s just say it’s been a while since the Spartans played in front of their home crowd at Jenison Field House.

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball hits road for crucial double-header

The No. 25 Spartans (14-2 overall, 2-2 Big Ten) head to Madison, Wis., to take on the Badgers (13-4, 1-3) on Friday and then head one state over to play No. 10 Minnesota (13-3, 4-1) on Saturday. The Spartans, who have had five occasions where they play on consecutive days, are seasoned veterans when it comes to staying focused for back-to-back games.