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Michigan Volleyball

November 27, 2011

Volleyball falls to Buckeyes on senior night

BY STEVEN BRAID

The last time it played in Crisler Arena, as opposed to its usual home, Cliff Keen Arena, the Michigan volleyball team did not fare well. Two years ago, the sixth-ranked Wolverines lost to unranked Oregon State in straight sets. The loss snapped their 12-match and 27-set winning streaks.

November 24, 2011

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Women's volleyball regains preseason form in 3-1 win over Spartans

BY MATT SPELICH

The Michigan women’s volleyball team clawed back some intrastate bragging rights Wednesday night — downing Michigan State, 3-1.

November 22, 2011

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Michigan volleyball bids farewell to five seniors

BY LIZ NAGLE

Each has her own story — how she got here, where she’s going. But their paths crossed when they chose to wear the block 'M.' The No. 23 Michigan volleyball team’s season comes to an end with bittersweet emotions. Its five seniors share mixed feelings while preparing to leave their legacy behind.

November 20, 2011

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Through mental toughness, McElheny developed into an offensive asset for the Wolverines

BY ALEX BONDY

Redshirt junior Claire McElheny has been growing as an essential part of the Michigan volleyball team's offense. McElheny recorded 16 kills during the Wolverines' 3-2 win on Friday over Northwestern and nine kills in Saturday's 3-1 loss against No. 7 Illinois.

November 20, 2011

Women's volleyball gives the Fighting Illini a solid bout in loss

BY MATT SPELICH

In the fourth set of Saturday’s match against Illinois, the Michigan volleyball team was were down 16-10. A cross-court kill, courtesy of sophomore middle blocker Jen Cross, put senior outside hitter Alex Hunt on the end line. Hunt cracked the ball like the end of a bullwhip. It wasn’t until two seconds after she buried the ball into the Fighting Illini’s side of the hardwood that the crowd reached its riotous capacity.

November 13, 2011

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Sophomores steal the spotlight in Minnesota upset

BY MATT SPELICH

Before the Michigan volleyball team stepped on the court against Minnesota in Minneapolis, it was clear that the Wolverines were underdogs. The Gophers had a better Big Ten record, had history on their side, and Michigan was coming off of a 3-1 upset, courtesy of Wisconsin.

November 06, 2011

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Case of too many errors leads to weekend split

BY MATT SPELICH

Last Friday, in an away match against Nebraska, the Michigan volleyball team proved it was possible to earn more kills than your opponent and still lose the game.

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