Michigan State volleyball is absolutely tearing it up to kick off the 2026 season, rolling through nonconference play with a dominant 9-0 record. This isn’t some cakewalk start either. They’ve already bagged four wins against power conference opponents, proving they can hang with the big dogs.
Big Ten Play Kicks Off With a Statement Win
And talk about making a statement right out of the gate in the Big Ten: they’re sitting at 1-1, but that one win? It was against No. 14 Penn State. You gotta love seeing a team come out swinging like that. The Spartans are looking like a serious contender, and they aren’t backing down from anyone.
Coach Kelsay’s Squad Shattering Expectations
Coach Kristen Kelsay is in her second season running the Spartans’ program, and wow, what a difference a year makes. Last year, they finished 18-12, a decent enough showing. But this year? This squad is on pace to absolutely blow that mark out of the water. Kelsay met with the media on Monday, giving us the lowdown on where the team stands and what they need to fine-tune to keep this red-hot start going. The energy around this team is clearly electric.
The Big Ten is officially on notice, and this early season form is setting them up for something special. Get ready for more fireworks from East Lansing!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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