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Maddie Haggerty preps for match against sister tonight vs Wisconsin

Kara Keating

September 22, 2017

As MSU women’s volleyball gets ready to kick off their first Big Ten match this season on Friday, a pair of sisters get ready to watch their schools face off for the first time.   Redshirt junior outside hitter Maddie Haggerty and her sister sophomore outside hitter Molly Haggerty who plays Wisconsin will watch their schools compete against each for the first time in their collegiate careers.

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These two freshman volleyball players' friendship didn't start at MSU

Michael Duke

September 14, 2017

For the typical college freshman just entering, already having a friend in the same boat as you can go a long way towards facilitating the transition to the classroom. For freshmen MSU volleyball players Jamye Cox and Meredith Norris, it facilitates their transition to the court.

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Volleyball against No. 2 Florida cancelled due to Hurricane Irma

Kara Keating

September 8, 2017

The MSU Volleyball team cancelled their matchup today against the Florida Gators in Gainesville due to the threat of Hurricane Irma.

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Strong performances by seniors lead to MSU sweep of weekend invitational

Michael Duke

September 4, 2017

The MSU Women’s Volleyball team swept through the entire Auto Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational this weekend, defeating San Diego State, Marshall, and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.  The Spartans won every set in each game due to the exceptional play of three seniors.

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Head Coach Cathy George reaches 600th win

Kara Keating

September 1, 2017

Volleyball head coach Cathy George earned her 600th career win as a coach after defeating San Diego State earlier today. Her overall record is now at 600-390 ranking her as the 20th for total wins in the NCAA Division I volleyball and currently is ranked in the top 80 coaches all-time with her career winning percentage at .607.

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MSU volleyball ranked 17 in preseason coaches poll

Colton Wood

August 10, 2017

The Spartans, who are one of eight Big Ten teams ranked, return four starters plus a libero for the 2017 season.

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MSU volleyball unveils 2017 schedule, sets eyes on NCAA Tournament

Marco Savarin

June 9, 2017

The MSU volleyball team's 2017 schedule is set. Of the eight Big Ten teams to reach the NCAA Tournament, the Spartans are schedule to take them on a total of 12 times in 2017.

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Cox, Fitterer earn Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award after stellar senior seasons

Souichi Terada

June 8, 2017

For one last time as a Spartan, Allyssah Fitterer of MSU volleyball and Joe Cox of MSU hockey earned an accolade for their stellar senior seasons. 

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MSU volleyball travels to Italy for Foreign Tour

Danielle Schwartz

May 24, 2017

For 10 days, MSU volleyball is headed overseas for its Foreign Tour. The Spartans will be visiting Venice, Rome and other cities as they will also compete against four teams.

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MSU volleyball's Autumn Bailey named to Big Ten Foreign Tour Team

Souichi Terada

May 10, 2017

MSU volleyball's Autumn Bailey was selected to the Big Ten Foreign Tour Team, as one of 14 players around the conference chosen.

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MSU volleyball coach Cathy George named to AVCA Board of Directors

Laura Bohannon

March 30, 2017

The American Volleyball Coaches Association, or AVCA, has named MSU volleyball head coach Cathy George to its Board of Directors.

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MSU volleyball sends five players to U.S. Women's National Team Tryouts

Jonathan LeBlanc

March 2, 2017

On Wednesday, the MSU volleyball team announced it will be sending five of its players to the U.S. Women's Open National Tryouts this weekend at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, according to a press release.

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MSU volleyball adds new assistant coach to staff

Souichi Terada

February 8, 2017

After a successful season under head coach Cathy George, the MSU volleyball team announced it has added a new member to its staff, according to a press release.

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Cox, Minarick honored with Champions in the Classroom awards

Colton Wood

January 13, 2017

Since 2000, MSU has partnered with Auto-Owners Insurance and together they awarded numerous student-athletes the Auto-Owners Champions in the Classroom award.

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MSU volleyball holds annual banquet, names team awards

Denise Spann

January 9, 2017

On Jan. 8, the MSU Volleyball team held its annual brunch banquet to celebrate the season. In 2016, the Spartans had one the best seasons in program history, finishing off with an overall record on 25-9 and 13-7 during Big Ten conference play.

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3 Spartans earn AVCA postseason honor

Julian Mitchell

December 8, 2016

Following the upset loss to Arizona in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, the MSU volleyball team announced Tuesday juniors Alyssa Garvelink and Autumn Bailey have been selected to the American Volleyball Coaches Association, AVCA, All-North team, and senior Alyssa Fitterer was an honorable mention pick, according to a press release.

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Senior Spartans left it all on the court in season-ending loss to Arizona

Denise Spann

December 4, 2016

It was all about redemption for No. 15 MSU Volleyball when playing their Pac- 12 opponent, the University of Arizona.

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No. 9 Spartans upset by Arizona in NCAA Tournament

Souichi Terada

December 3, 2016

All eyes were on Jenison Fieldhouse for the second straight night as the MSU volleyball team continued its trek in the NCAA Tournament. In a five-set classic, the Arizona Wildcats were able to stave off and eliminate the Spartans, 25-17, 16-25, 19-25, 26-24, 10-15. In the first round, the Wildcats ousted Cleveland State, 3-0, to keep their season alive.

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MSU volleyball advances in NCAA Tournament after sweeping Fairfield

Isaac Constans

December 2, 2016

For a tenured MSU women's volleyball class, the blue NCAA banners festooned around Jenison Fieldhouse of the Volleyball Championship didn't distract from the task of the hand on Friday night.

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Spartan volleyball team preps for home NCAA Tournament game against Fairfield

Denise Spann

November 30, 2016

No. 15 MSU volleyball will be hosting a few games of the first round of the NCAA tournament. As the 9th seed in the tournament, MSU will be playing Fairfield University for the first time. With hopes to continue to the second round of the NCAA tournament, MSU will have to come up with a game plan that allows it to beat Fairfield. Here are three things you should know about the Fairfield Stags.