{
  "id": 10418795,
  "title": "Michigan State volleyball takes control against Penn State for signature win of Kelsay's tenure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/michigan-state-volleyball-takes-control-against-penn-state-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T10:20:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/michigan-state-volleyball-takes-control-102041562.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Michigan State's volleyball team emerged victorious in a thrilling match against 14th-ranked Penn State, securing a significant win that marks the start of a promising season. Coach Kristen Kelsay capitalized on the team's strong first two sets to demand execution and trust in the game plan. The Spartans ultimately won the match 25-19, 25-21, 22-25, 25-19. This victory is not only Kelsay's first top-15 win in three years but also the second top-20 win of her tenure. The win is particularly significant as it comes from a traditional powerhouse like Penn State, and it bolsters the Spartans' chances of making the NCAA tournament for the first time in nine seasons. The team's diversity in perspectives, including perspectives from experienced players, high-performing transfers, and international student-athletes, has contributed to their success. Looking ahead, MSU faces UCLA and USC in the coming weeks, with both matches broadcast on BTN-Plus.",
  "summary": "“A top-15 win against a traditional powerhouse like Penn State is a big deal for us. It's a big deal for where we want this program to go.”",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "5 key Penn State storylines to follow after stunning loss to Wisconsin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/5-key-penn-state-storylines-to-follow-after-stunning-loss-to-wisconsin",
        "published": "2026-09-28T10:09:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}