Michigan clinches postseason berth in 3-0 beatdown of Ohio State

Up 24-19 in the third set of the match, senior opposite hitter Lydia Johnson fired a missile to take down an already battered Ohio State, clinching a spot in this year’s Big Ten tournament. The Michigan volleyball team (16-10 overall, 7-8 Big Ten) welcomed the rival Buckeyes (11-14, 4-11) to Cliff Keen Arena Wednesday. The Wolverines displayed both offensive and defensive superiority throughout the match, sweeping Ohio State, 3-0. “It’s amazing to beat (a) rival,” Michigan coach Erin Virtue said, “You don’t need to hype anyone up for a home match for this part of the Big Ten, what we’re playing for, and then against Ohio State, it’s given. So it’s just a matter of making sure that we’re settled and playing our game, which we did well today.” In the beginning of the first set, the Buckeyes stayed within striking distance of the Wolverines.

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