Ohio State excellence is not exclusive to the football field or the basketball court. Around the Oval is our way of keeping you informed of the amazing things happening with the other 34 varsity sports on campus.
women's volleyball takes down no. 1 nebraska
The Ohio State women’s volleyball team defeated the No. 1 team in the country, Nebraska, in four sets in Lincoln on Sunday. With this win, the then No. 19 Buckeyes are responsible for breaking the Huskers 28 match winning streak. This was also the first win over a No. 1 ranked team on the road for women’s volleyball in school history. Ohio State improved its overall record to 12-4 for the season and 2-2 in the Big Ten. After the impressive victory, the Buckeyes moved up to No. 14 and Nebraska got knocked down to No. 3.
Panoramic shot of the scene from Lincoln. #OSUWVBtribe #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/9DNvuW8FVN
— OhioStateWVolleyball (@ohiostatewvball) October 3, 2016
Ohio State fell in the first set, 25-17, but then took control of the game, winning the next three sets, 25-21, 25-21, and 25-13. This was the first time Nebraska has lost three straight sets since the NCAA semifinals in 2014. Ohio State outscored Nebraska by 20 points combined in the last three sets, thanks to Luisa Schirmer and Taylor Sanbothe. The pair lead the Buckeyes, each with 19.5 points. In addition to leading the team in scoring, Schirmer had 14 kills, 12 digs, and two service aces to give her a double double. Sandbothe had 12 kills of her own, nine blocks, and two aces. Taylor Hughes, whom head coach Geoff Carlston called the “most underrated setter in the country” after the game, had 11 kills for the day.
Im so proud of our staff and our team for how steady we were able to play.#OSUWVBtribe #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/8bqgRmLLqQ
— OhioStateWVolleyball (@ohiostatewvball) October 3, 2016
Nebraska joined the Big Ten in 2011 and since then holds a winning record against every school in the conference, except for Ohio State. The two powerhouse volleyball programs are tied at 4-4, but the Bucks are 4-3 in all-time program history at Lincoln. Ohio State started four freshmen and played without starting sophomore Audra Appold who is out indefinitely due an injury.
Sanbothe continued to climb up the career blocks list, jumping to second place with 481 total blocks. The powerful senior only needs 37 more blocks surpass Dawn McDougall, the current Ohio State record holder.
The Big Ten currently owns the top three ranked teams in the nation, Minnesota (1), Wisconsin (2), and Nebraska (3), as well nine total teams in the top 25. Next, Ohio State will continue its quest through the Big Ten as the team travels to East Lansing to take on Michigan State Friday, October 7 and then to Ann Arbor to face that team that shall not be named on Sunday, October 9.
— OhioStateWVolleyball (@ohiostatewvball) October 3, 2016
Men's hockey scores nine in exhibition game
In the men's hockey team's first exhibition game of the season, the team put away nine goals to defeat Wilfrid Laurier 9-2. Sophomore Dakota Joshua, who had five goals and 12 assists last season as a true freshman, started off the year. with a hat trick. The team is ranked No. 2 in the Big Ten in pre-season polls.
The Bucks had two goals in the first period, both from Joshua at the 14:42 and 19:17 minute marks. Sophomore John Wiitala scored first for Ohio State in the second period and Joshua followed with a goal shortly after the secure the hat trick. Wiitalla and Tommy Parran each had a goal to finish out the period 4-1. Nick Schilkey and Mason Jobst capped off the win for the Buckeyes with two more goals in the third period.
WATCH: Highlights from the 9-2 exhibition win over Laurier. 14 Buckeyes with a point, Joshua & Wiitala w 4 pts each. https://t.co/EqJ8aLa8BK
— Ohio State M Hockey (@OhioState_MHKY) October 2, 2016
The team will start off its regular season this Friday in Denver against the No. 3 ranked Pioneers. They will return home to Value City Arena on October 22 to take on Bowling Green. This season Ohio State will play Wisconsin in New York City at the Garden as a part of "Super Saturday - College Hoops and Hockey" on January 28.
more news from the non-revenue world
- Women's Volleyball defeats Northwestern in three set sweep at St. John Arena.
- Women's Soccer ends in a 0-0 draw with Northwestern at home.
- Men's Soccer takes a 1-0 loss to Michigan State.
what's up next
- 10/6 - Women's Soccer at Maryland
- 10/7 - Women's Volleyball at Michigan State
- 10/7 - Men's Soccer at Maryland
- 10/7 - Men's Hockey at Denver
- 10/9 - Women's Volleyball at Michigan
Go Bucks!
