Michigan State volleyball overcomes Penn State for key victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Michigan State volleyball defeated 14th-ranked Penn State 25-19, 25-21, 22-25, 25-19 on September 27 at Breslin Center. After leading through most of the match, MSU faced a challenge in the third set but managed a strong performance in the fourth. This victory marks Kelsay's first win over a top-15 opponent and is significant for the Spartans' aspirations to reach the NCAA tournament for the first time in nine seasons. The team will next face UCLA on October 3.
- •MSU wins first top-15 match in three seasons.
- •The Spartans improve to 1-1 in Big Ten play.
- •Halyey Ogden and Madi Andrews each tally 13 kills.
- •MSU prepares to play UCLA and USC next weekend.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Michigan State volleyball takes control against Penn State for signature win of Kelsay's tenure
"“A top-15 win against a traditional powerhouse like Penn State is a big deal for us. It's a big deal for where we want this program to go.”
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