Following 3-1 loss Friday in which No. 9 Ohio State (15-3) dropped its final three sets, the Buckeyes were unable to capitalize on its opening set momentum for a second straight game and dropped the series finale 3-1 (25-20, 24-26, 21-25, 18-25) to No. 10 Purdue (13-5).
No. 10 Purdue (12-5) was able to rally and claim the final three sets and the match (20-25, 25-22, 25-22, 25-22). The loss marked only the second of the season for No. 9 Ohio State (15-2).
The Buckeyes are looking to defend their home court in their final series at the Covelli Center against the Boilermakers.
The Ohio State men’s volleyball team returns to the comfort of the Covelli Center for a weekend series against Lindenwood that will test its improvement on defense.
Sean Ryan came off the volleyball court mid-game, but instead of reaching for a towel or water bottle, he grabbed a shot of insulin to keep his blood sugar in normal range.
With a 3-0 victory Saturday to push the weekend advantage to 6-1, No. 9 Ohio State (15-1) steamrolled Michigan (4-5) to keep its season momentum going.
The Ohio State men’s volleyball team settled for a split series in its road trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana, as the Mastodons took the second match in four sets Saturday.
No. 9 Ohio State (14-1) by no means felt obligated to be gracious on its floor while hosting Michigan (4-4,), claiming a 3-1 victory during the first match of their series this season. The night ended the seven-game win streak the Wolverines held over the Buckeyes.
No. 9 Ohio State (13-1) welcomes Michigan (4-3) for Friday and Saturday bouts at the Covelli Center.
Ohio State (5-7) is looking to get back to their winning ways as they take on a competitive Purdue Fort Wayne (3-5) team that has won two of the last three matchups against the Buckeyes.