Northwestern volleyball falls to No. 22 Michigan State, seeks first Big Ten win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 2:32 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Northwestern lost to No. 22 Michigan State 3-1 on October 18, extending its losing streak to eight matches. The Wildcats dropped to 7-12 overall and remain winless in the Big Ten at 0-8. They secured their only set victory in a tightly contested second set, 25-21. Northwestern had moments of control in the third set but allowed Michigan State to mount a comeback. A lack of energy led to a 25-19 defeat in the final set. Northwestern aims to break its losing streak against Michigan on October 22.
- •Northwestern lost 3-1 to Michigan State on October 18.
- •The Wildcats have an overall record of 7-12 and 0-8 in Big Ten play.
- •Northwestern won only the second set, 25-21.
- •The Wildcats held leads in sets but failed to close out several opportunities.
- •Next game is against Michigan on October 22.
- 2:32 PMYahoo Sports — Volleyball: Northwestern loses to No. 22 Michigan State as hunt for Big Ten win continues
"Northwestern’s losing streak extends to eight with loss to Spartans
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