Michigan State holds off Rutgers in four sets during volleyball match

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Michigan State holds off Rutgers in four sets during volleyball match
Summary

On October 23, Michigan State defeated Rutgers 12-25, 28-26, 22-25, 20-25 at Jersey Mike's Arena. Rutgers out-blocked Michigan State 8-6 and matched their service performance with five aces and eight errors each. However, Michigan State scored 101 points compared to Rutgers' 82, hitting.336 overall. The Scarlet Knights saved two set points to secure their only set victory, but the Spartans, driven by Zora Hardison and Carmen Waye, continued to dominate. Michigan State now holds a six-match winning streak against Rutgers, who dropped their sixth consecutive match.

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  • •Rutgers hit.062 in the first set, struggling early in the match.
  • •Michigan State recorded 68 kills with a.336 hitting percentage.
  • •Rutgers won the second set 28-26 after saving two set points.
  • •Zora Hardison and Carmen Waye combined for 30 kills for Michigan State.
  • •Rutgers hosts their next match on October 30 against Purdue.
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The Scarlet Knights out-blocked the Spartans 8-6 and matched them at five aces and eight service errors apiece, but hit .062 in the first set and stuffed one of the 48 swings Zora Hardison and Carmen Waye took

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