MBSB: Michigan Volleyball upsets #17 Ohio State
Not a jam-packed day in Michigan Athletics, but a very nice one.
Michigan Volleyball (12-14, 7-9 B1G) pulled out a great upset win over #17 Ohio State at Cliff Keen Arena. They won a close set one, 25-23. In the second set, they blew OSU away winning 25-14. The Buckeyes took the third in a back-and-forth set 3. And in set 4, Michigan pulled out a thriller, winning it 25-23 and taking the match.
Frustrating set 4. Michigan was up 24-17 and nearly lost their sure-thing victory as OSU rallied and pulled the score to 24-23. The star of the match, Caroline Knop, ended OSU's comeback hopes with a kill that sealed the upset.
Knop had a team-high 14 kills and 12 digs with 1 ace while Lexi Dannemiller led Michigan with 5 blocks.
NCAA Tournament hopes look very slim. But this is a good start if they are going to pull off a miracle run. The team has been rocked by injuries this season, causing the disappointing record. Their schedule does not get any easier as they will host the dynasty, Penn State, at Cliff Keen Arena for their next match.
#8 Michigan Wrestling (1-1, 0-0 B1G) went 1-1 today at the EMU Duals in Ypsilanti. They dismantled #24 Ohio University by the score of 28-3 in the first dual of the day with Michigan claiming two upset victories in the 174 and 197 matches-
| Class | Result |
| 125 | #20 Youtsey (U-M) def. Powell (OU) via major decision, 9-1 |
| 133 | #9 Bruno (U-M) def. Squire (OU) via decision, 4-1 |
| 141 | #4 Dutton (U-M) def. Forrider (OU) via decision, 3-0 |
| 149 | #12 Claxton (OU) def. Pantaleo (U-M) via decision, 4-3 |
| 157 | #10 Murphy (U-M) def. #19 Chino (OU) via tiebreaker, 5-4 |
| 165 | #10 Massa (U-M) def. #17 Hightower (OU) via decision, 7-5 |
| 174 | Mahomes (U-M) def. #9 Walters (OU) via decision, 5-3 |
| 184 | Olapo (U-M) def. Conner (OU) via decision, 12-6 |
| 197 | #17 Huntley (U-M) def. #8 Wellington (OU) via decision, 7-1 |
| Hvy. | #4 Coon (U-M) def. Webb (OU) via decision 8-3 |
A much tougher test came against #14 Edinboro. Michigan was down 20-0 at one point and could not make the early deficit up as Edinboro clinched the dual victory with their win in the 184 match.
| Class | Result |
| 125 | Mines (EDIN) def. #20 Youtsey (U-M) via decision, 6-3 |
| 133 | #1 Schopp (EDIN) def. #9 Bruno (U-M) via major decision, 15-0 |
| 141 | #2 Port (EDIN) def. #4 Dutton (U-M) via decision, 5-2 |
| 149 | #5 Habat (EDIN) def. Pantaleo (U-M) via pinfall |
| 157 | #13 Matthews (EDIN) def. #10 Murphy (U-M) via decision, 8-6 |
| 165 | #10 Massa (U-M) def. Hartless (EDIN) via pinfall |
| 174 | Mahomes (U-M) def. Jennings (EDIN) via decision, 3-1 |
| 184 | #12 Avery (EDIN) def. Olapo (U-M) via decision, 13-6 |
| 197 | #17 Huntley (U-M) def. Pickett (EDIN) via major decision, 19-5 |
| Hvy. | #4 Coon (U-M) def. Bosch (EDIN) via decision 8-3 |
Future WWE Champion Adam Coon starts his season 2-0. Next up, the Wolverines will face Central Michigan on 11/25 which will be their final dual meet until B1G competition begins in January.
#8 Women's Cross Country and #12 Men's Cross Country both received at-large bids for the NCAA Championships which will be held next Saturday in Terre Haute, IN.
I was in attendance at the MBB game, the Volleyball match and Hockey's game. I'm glad I typed this in between MBB and VB in my car because I'm exhausted.
Only one sport is in action tomorrow...
W Basketball: vs Bucknell (2pm/BTN Plus)
November 15th, 2014 at 10:11 PM ^
Always a good day when you beat Ohio
November 15th, 2014 at 10:38 PM ^
November 15th, 2014 at 11:05 PM ^
He's incredible. He was undefeated for most of last year and was responsible for Michigan upsetting #2 Minnesota. He has a career record of 34-5.
He is also one of two team captains. Again, a sophomore. I'd say that speaks volumes about him.
I can only hope we get another Wolverine in WWE. We have a nice history in that department that involes the gold.
Maybe he could challenge this guy some day for the world title and we could have a Little Brown Jug match up of the squared circle with the trophy being the title belt.
I think it's pretty crazy that Brock Lesnar once wrestled at Cliff Keen Arena. Dude is just......a monster.
November 16th, 2014 at 12:54 AM ^
November 15th, 2014 at 11:16 PM ^
Not a jam packed day? I just got back from the basketball - volleyball - hockey triple header. It was eleven hours focused on Michigan sports. The volleyball was great. It was sold out so the only way I got in was to buy an extra from a group - volleyball hasn't made it to stub hub yet and the guys aren't out on the street buying and selling extras. Even the student section was full - I think a bunch of students came from the basketball game because they were wearing Maize Rage shirts. So crowded the locked the student entrance. They even had a band and a group of twirlers from Saline. I think the crowd helped even though the crowd was filled with school groups that don't know much about Michigan sports - they were rooting for Michigan but didn't seem to know any cheers. I think volleyball is the most exciting of the women's sports from a spectator's point of view. It would be great if they could get a better following.
November 15th, 2014 at 11:25 PM ^
I was right there with you! Hat trick of Michigan athletics. Decided to stay at a friends place tonight instead of drive all the way back.
Only 4 teams had competition today. That pales in comparison to past weeks.
November 15th, 2014 at 11:17 PM ^
Very good win by the volleyball team. The Illionis(up 2 sets to none ) & Wisconsin(lost in 5 sets) loses might hurt them in the end.
November 15th, 2014 at 11:41 PM ^
Good thing we're building a new bigger arena then.
November 15th, 2014 at 11:54 PM ^
Obviously Edinboro. When I think college sports, I think...that.
November 16th, 2014 at 12:26 AM ^
Thanks for the first hand updates! I have a special interest in volleyball since Abby Cole is from my home town and high school (Grand Haven - see avitar). The B1G is tough, I hope they can make a run and get to the tourney.
November 16th, 2014 at 12:31 AM ^
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November 16th, 2014 at 1:49 AM ^
It's always great to beat Ohio State.
November 16th, 2014 at 11:05 AM ^