No. 7 Ohio State Opens Season in Front of Sold-Out Covelli Crowd

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes started the season with a loss to No. 2 Texas in entrance of a sold-out crowd contained in the Covelli Heart in straight units (21-25, 22-25, 22-25).

After a back-and-forth starting to the primary set, Texas emerged with the lead and held onto a slim lead for almost all of set one regardless of Ohio State sticking round. The Buckeyes started robust within the second set, however the Longhorns battled again to leap forward two units to none. The third set was a battle all the time with 10 ties and 6 lead adjustments, however in the end it was Texas who strung collectively a pair key factors on the finish to safe the win.

The way it Occurred

Gabby Gonzales started the Buckeyes’ season with a service ace. The groups traded factors with neither gaining greater than some extent benefit till Texas took a 7-5 lead with back-to-back kills. The Longhorns led 15-10 on the media timeout. A block from Emily Londot capped three-consecutive Buckeye factors to shut the deficit to 18-15 and pressure a Texas timeout. A second service ace from Gonzales obtained OSU inside two. The Longhorns used a 4-1 run to pressure an Ohio State timeout trailing 22-17. The Buckeyes obtained inside three at 24-21 however fell in set one by a 25-21 mark.

Ohio State started the second set rapidly, placing collectively a 7-0 run amidst a Texas timeout and three aces from Londot to guide 8-1. A block from Mac Podraza and Adria Powell gave the Buckeyes a 12-4 benefit and the Longhorns known as a second timeout. Ohio State took a timeout after Texas closed the hole to 14-12. The Longhorns tied the set at 14 apart and took their first lead of the set at 15-14. The Buckeyes tied the set at 16 earlier than Texas regained the lead. Again-to-back Londot kills obtained the Buckeyes inside one however OSU fell 25-22.

Texas took an early 7-5 lead however four-straight Buckeye factors gave OSU the two-point edge. The set was tied once more at 11 and 12. The Longhorns took a 15-12 lead into the media timeout. The Buckeyes fought again to tie the set at 18 with a 4-0 and once more at 20. A Texas error gave Ohio State the 21-20 lead, its first since 10-9, forcing a Longhorns timeout. The Buckeyes took a timeout after three-straight Texas factors, trailing 23-21. Texas closed the match with a 25-22 win within the third set.

Highlights

Fan Intros

S1: Jenaisya Moore Kill

S2: Jenaisya Moore Kill

S2: Ohio State points

S2: Emily Londot Kill

S3: Gabby Gonzales Kill

S3: Rylee Rader Kill

Match Notes

• Emily Londot totaled a team-high 14 kills, whereas Kylie Murr led with 11 digs to tie the very best amongst all gamers.
• Set one: Every crew scored four-consecutive factors solely as soon as, in any other case scoring not more than two in a row.
• Set two: Londot earned three service aces back-to-back throughout Ohio State’s run originally of the set.
• Set three: The set featured 10 ties and 6 lead adjustments.

What They Mentioned

• Head Coach Jen Flynn Oldenburg on the electrical crowd: “I believe it reveals the crew how far they’ve come and the help that’s right here on campus, each from the scholars and from the group. That’s huge for them. I believe that places them in a state of affairs the place they perceive how huge volleyball actually is and so they’re a part of that. We’ve numerous returners. They’ve been right here from the start of that turnaround. From me, it’s enjoyable to expertise it. I see it from a distinct lense too as a result of I performed right here. I performed in St. John Enviornment and in the event you had this quantity of individuals in St. John Enviornment, it will be tremendous quiet. It’s a complete totally different occasion. To know that we’re promoting out, tomorrow goes to be one other nice occasion. Because the chief of this program it’s thrilling to be round as a result of the joy is right here for this crew and for volleyball. It’s simply good for the game.”

Up Subsequent

Ohio State continues opening weekend towards No. 2 Texas on Saturday at 8 p.m. Followers are inspired to put on their favourite scarlet.

You’ll want to come cheer on Ohio State girls’s volleyball contained in the Covelli Heart this fall. Season tickets, a four-match mini plan possibility and single-match tickets can be found HERE. Relevant service charges will apply to all tickets. For group tickets and any questions, contact an account consultant at 1-800-GO-BUCKS or through electronic mail at athletic.tix@osu.edu.

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