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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:09:05 MST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jenliee Rathje Named Second-Team Academic All-American]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/jenliee-rathje-named-second-team-academic-all-american</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:09:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Michigan State volleyball senior Jenilee Rathje was selected to the 2011 Capital One Academic All-America Division I Volleyball Second Team, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Thursday.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jenilee Rathje Selected AVCA Third-Team All-America]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/jenilee-rathje-selected-avca-third-team-all-america</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/jenilee-rathje-selected-avca-third-team-all-america</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:56:18 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/jenilee-rathje-selected-avca-third-team-all-america</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State volleyball senior Jenilee Rathje was named to the AVCA Division I Third-Team All-America, announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) today. Rathje is the ninth All-American in program history and the first named to one of the top three teams since Ashley Schatzle in 2007.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Face time with Cathy George]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/face-time-with-cathy-george</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/face-time-with-cathy-george</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:33:09 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
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<description><![CDATA[When the MSU volleyball team wrapped up its regular season last weekend, the Spartans also ended one of the best seasons in recent history, winning their first tournament game since 2007 and notching 22 wins, the most since 1998. The State News spoke with head coach Cathy George to talk about what the season meant for the program, and what fans can expect to see next year.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Solid season ends for Spartan volleyball]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/solid-season-ends-for-spartan-volleyball</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/solid-season-ends-for-spartan-volleyball</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:55:59 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/solid-season-ends-for-spartan-volleyball</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Head coach Cathy George's squad accrued a 22-12 record and notched its first tournament win since 2007 with a 3-1 win over Arizona on Friday night. MSU had some quality wins, including 3-1 victories over then-No. 22 Michigan and then-No. 7 Illinois. The Spartans also had some near upsets, falling 3-2 against then-No. 2 Nebraska and at then-No. 1 Illinois in one of the toughest volleyball venues in the nation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jenliee Rathje Named AVCA All-Mideast Region]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/jenliee-rathje-named-avca-all-mideast-region</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/jenliee-rathje-named-avca-all-mideast-region</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:51:13 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/jenliee-rathje-named-avca-all-mideast-region</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State volleyball senior Jenilee Rathje was selected to the 2011 AVCA All-Mideast Region team today. Rathje, who was an honorable mention all-region choice last season, is the first Spartan since Ashley Schatzle in 2007 to be named to the 14-member team.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Fall to No. 1 Texas, 3-0 in NCAA Second Round]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-fall-to-no--1-texas-3-0-in-ncaa-second-round</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-fall-to-no--1-texas-3-0-in-ncaa-second-round</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:01:36 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-fall-to-no--1-texas-3-0-in-ncaa-second-round</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team's season came to an end on Saturday night, as the Spartans fell 3-0 (25-11, 25-18, 25-22) to No. 1 Texas in the NCAA Tournament Second Round. The Spartans end the season at 22-12 overall, the most wins by MSU since 1998.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartans Top Arizona, 3-1; Advance to NCAA Second Round]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-top-arizona-3-1-advance-to-ncaa-second-round</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-top-arizona-3-1-advance-to-ncaa-second-round</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:05:23 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartans-top-arizona-3-1-advance-to-ncaa-second-round</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team overcame a first set loss to beat Arizona, 3-1 in the NCAA Tournament First Round in Austin, Texas. The Spartans (22-11) were led by 22 kills from senior Kyndra Abron and advance to face No. 1 Texas, who defeated Texas State 3-0, in tomorrow's NCAA Second Round at 8 p.m. ET.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Faces Arizona in NCAA Tournament First Round]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-faces-arizona-in-ncaa-tournament-first-round</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-faces-arizona-in-ncaa-tournament-first-round</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:07:05 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-faces-arizona-in-ncaa-tournament-first-round</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team begins its postseason quest on Friday, facing off against Arizona in the first round of the 2011 NCAA Tournament. The Spartans and Wildcats are scheduled for a 5:30 p.m. ET first serve in Austin, Texas.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rathje, Abron Earned All-Big Ten Volleyball Honors]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/rathje-abron-earned-all-big-ten-volleyball-honors</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/rathje-abron-earned-all-big-ten-volleyball-honors</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:32:59 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The Big Ten Conference office released the postseason awards and honors for the 2001 volleyball season on Tuesday. Spartan senior Jenilee Rathje was named to the 15-member All-Big Ten Team, while classmate Kyndra Abron was an honorable mention selection.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Draws Arizona in First Round of the NCAA Championship]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-draws-arizona-in-first-round-of-the-ncaa-championship</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-draws-arizona-in-first-round-of-the-ncaa-championship</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:46:51 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-draws-arizona-in-first-round-of-the-ncaa-championship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (21-11) was selected to the NCAA tournament, as announced by the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Committee on Sunday, Nov. 27. MSU earned an at-large bid from the committee, marking the 14th time in program history the Green and White has been selected for the championship.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Falls to No. 9 Penn State, 3-1 on Senior Night]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-to-no--9-penn-state-3-1-on-senior-night</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-to-no--9-penn-state-3-1-on-senior-night</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:22:35 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-to-no--9-penn-state-3-1-on-senior-night</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (21-11, 10-10 Big Ten) closed out the 2011 regular season on Saturday, Nov. 26 with a 3-1 loss to No. 9 Penn State (23-7, 16-4 Big Ten) inside Jenison Field House. Saturday marked final regular season match at home for MSU's five seniors - Kyndra Abron, Natalie Emro, Jenilee Rathje, Carli Weiler and Becca Zlabis - as each were honored at the conclusion of the match.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Falls at Michigan in Four; Retains State Pride Flag]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-at-michigan-in-four-retains-state-pride-flag</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-at-michigan-in-four-retains-state-pride-flag</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 06:14:21 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-at-michigan-in-four-retains-state-pride-flag</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (21-10, 10-9 Big Ten) suffered a tough road loss to No. 22 Michigan (20-11, 8-11 Big Ten), 3-1, on Friday, Nov. 23 in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Spartans were led offensively by senior Kyndra Abron's 15 kills, while freshman Kori Moster chipped in 23 digs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball looks for season sweep over U-M]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-looks-for-season-sweep-over-u-m</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-looks-for-season-sweep-over-u-m</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:36:23 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-looks-for-season-sweep-over-u-m</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As most MSU students will be headed home for Thanksgiving Wednesday night, the MSU volleyball team still has one last order of business to take care of before the holiday weekend. The Spartans will go head-to-head with No. 22 Michigan in Ann Arbor, where Michigan State hasn't won since 2006. In the series, the Spartans are 13-17 when facing the Wolverines on the road.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Closes Regular Season With Ranked Michigan and Penn State]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-closes-regular-season-with-ranked-michigan-and-penn-state</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-closes-regular-season-with-ranked-michigan-and-penn-state</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:59:10 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-closes-regular-season-with-ranked-michigan-and-penn-state</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (21-9, 10-8 Big Ten) closes out the 2011 regular season against a pair of ranked opponents in No. 22 Michigan (19-11, 7-11 Big Ten) and No. 9 Penn State (21-7, 14-4). ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kori Moster Nabs Big Ten Freshman of the Week Honors]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/kori-moster-nabs-big-ten-freshman-of-the-week-honors</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/kori-moster-nabs-big-ten-freshman-of-the-week-honors</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:14:35 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/kori-moster-nabs-big-ten-freshman-of-the-week-honors</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Freshman Kori Moster has again been named Big Ten Freshman of the Week, as announced by the Big Ten office on Monday afternoon (Nov. 21). This marks Moster's third-career freshman of the week honor this season.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[MSU's Block Party Stops Northwestern in Five, 3-2]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msus-block-party-stops-northwestern-in-five-3-2</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msus-block-party-stops-northwestern-in-five-3-2</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:35:53 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/msus-block-party-stops-northwestern-in-five-3-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (21-9, 10-8 Big Ten) pulled out a gritty five-set win over Northwestern (15-14, 6-12 Big Ten), 3-2, on Saturday, Nov. 19. After dropping the first two sets, the Spartans rattled off the next three behind senior Kyndra Abron's career-high 22 kills.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Senior Class Powers Volleyball Through No. 7 Illinois, 3-1]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/senior-class-powers-volleyball-through-no--7-illinois-3-1</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/senior-class-powers-volleyball-through-no--7-illinois-3-1</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:58:13 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/senior-class-powers-volleyball-through-no--7-illinois-3-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With one of the team's largest crowds of the year behind it, the Michigan State volleyball team (20-9, 9-8 Big Ten) stunned No. 7 Illinois (24-4, 13-4 Big Ten), 3-1 inside Jenison Field House on Friday night. The senior class of Kyndra Abron, Natalie Emro, Jenilee Rathje, Carli Weiler and Becca Zlabis led the Spartans over the Fighting Illini.<br /><br /><a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2011/11/volleyball_upsets_no._7_illinois">Volleyball upsets No. 7 Illinois</a> State News<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball looks for wins 20 and 21 vs. Illinois and Northwestern]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-looks-for-wins-20-and-21-vs--illinois-and-northwestern</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-looks-for-wins-20-and-21-vs--illinois-and-northwestern</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:44:29 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-looks-for-wins-20-and-21-vs--illinois-and-northwestern</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The last time the MSU women's volleyball team played No. 7 Illinois, the Spartans took the Fighting Illini - then ranked No. 1 overall - to the brink on its home court, before eventually falling in five sets, 3-2.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Hosts No. 7 Illinois and Northwestern For Alumni Weekend]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hosts-no--7-illinois-and-northwestern-for-alumni-weekend</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hosts-no--7-illinois-and-northwestern-for-alumni-weekend</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:12:15 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hosts-no--7-illinois-and-northwestern-for-alumni-weekend</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Michigan State volleyball team (19-9, 8-8 Big Ten) returns home for the first time in four contests when it hosts No. 7 Illinois (24-3, 13-3 Big Ten) and Northwestern (14-12, 6-8 Big Ten) this weekend. MSU opens the pair on Friday, Nov. 18 with the Fighting Illini, followed by the Wildcats on Saturday, Nov. 19. Both contests are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Announces Free Admission for Illinois Match]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-announces-free-admission-for-illinois-match</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-announces-free-admission-for-illinois-match</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:48:22 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-announces-free-admission-for-illinois-match</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team announced today that this Friday's match against No. 7 Illinois will be free of charge for all fans.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Signs Three to National Letters of Intent]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-signs-three-to-national-letters-of-intent-1</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-signs-three-to-national-letters-of-intent-1</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:40:55 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-signs-three-to-national-letters-of-intent-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State volleyball head coach Cathy George announced Monday that three individuals have signed National Letters of Intent to attend Michigan State next fall and play for the 2012 Spartan volleyball team. The signees Maggie Halloran (OH/MB, 6-3, Ann Arbor, Mich., Ann Arbor Skyline), Hadley Orr (OH/DS, 6-0, Forest, Ind., Clinton Central) and Halle Peterson (S, 5-10, Rockford, Mich., Rockford).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Picks Up Crucial 3-1 Win at Wisconsin Saturday]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-picks-up-crucial-3-1-win-at-wisconsin-saturday</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-picks-up-crucial-3-1-win-at-wisconsin-saturday</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:37:11 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-picks-up-crucial-3-1-win-at-wisconsin-saturday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[- The Michigan State volleyball team claimed an important road Big Ten win on Saturday night, topping Wisconsin, 3-1 (25-23, 21-25, 25-23, 25-17) at Wisconsin Field House. The Spartans completed a sweep of Wisconsin for the first time since 2003, and for just the second time since 1988. Also, it is just MSU's sixth win in 30 trips to Madison all-time.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Jenilee Rathje Named to Academic All-District Team]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/jenilee-rathje-named-to-academic-all-district-team</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/jenilee-rathje-named-to-academic-all-district-team</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:51:30 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/jenilee-rathje-named-to-academic-all-district-team</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Michigan State volleyball senior Jenilee Rathje has been selected to the Capital One Academic All-District V First Team, as announced by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) today (Nov. 10). Rathje is now eligible to be named an Academic All-American with the recognition.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Falls to No. 16 Minnesota, 3-0]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-to-no--16-minnesota-3-0</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-to-no--16-minnesota-3-0</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:48:47 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-to-no--16-minnesota-3-0</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (18-9, 7-8 Big Ten) fell to No. 16 Minnesota (15-9, 8-7 Big Ten) in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Nov. 9 inside the Sports Pavilion, 3-0. Senior Natalie Emro led the Spartans with her second double-double of the season, and 12th in her career, on 28 assists and 13 digs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Suffers Tough 3-0 Defeat at No. 2 Nebraska]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-suffers-tough-3-0-defeat-at-no--2-nebraska</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-suffers-tough-3-0-defeat-at-no--2-nebraska</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 08:09:29 MST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-suffers-tough-3-0-defeat-at-no--2-nebraska</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (18-8, 7-7 Big Ten) dropped a tough 3-0 match to No. 2 Nebraska (20-2, 13-1 Big Ten) in Lincoln, Neb., on Saturday, Nov. 4. Senior Jenilee Rathje led the Green and White on the night with her 14th straight double-digit kill night with 11.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Sweeps Through Hawkeyes, 3-0]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-sweeps-through-hawkeyes-3-0</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:34:35 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-sweeps-through-hawkeyes-3-0</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (18-7, 7-6 Big Ten) swept past Iowa (11-15, 1-12 Big Ten), 3-0, on Friday, Nov. 4 in Iowa City, Iowa, to open the first of four straight road contests. For MSU, seniors Jenilee Rathje and Kyndra Abron, and sophomore Alexis Mathews each tallied double-digit kill numbers against the Hawkeyes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball hits road for important conference games]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hits-road-for-important-conference-games</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hits-road-for-important-conference-games</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:15:11 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hits-road-for-important-conference-games</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Once again, the MSU volleyball team is gearing up for a tough weekend matchup against a ranked opponent as the Spartans kick off a four-game road trip with matches at Iowa and No. 2 Nebraska.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Spartan Volleyball following similar path as 2007 team]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartan-volleyball-following-similar-path-as-2007-team</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartan-volleyball-following-similar-path-as-2007-team</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:58:20 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/spartan-volleyball-following-similar-path-as-2007-team</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The 2007 MSU volleyball team went largely unnoticed throughout the regular season. Ignored by the coaches poll, the Spartans quietly accumulated a 19-13 regular season record (10-10 Big Ten), earning an NCAA Tournament berth behind the leadership of two senior outside hitters, Katie Johnson and Ashley Schatzle.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Hits Road For First of Four Straight Matches]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hits-road-for-first-of-four-straight-matches</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hits-road-for-first-of-four-straight-matches</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:05:57 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hits-road-for-first-of-four-straight-matches</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Michigan State volleyball team (17-7, 6-6 Big Ten) hits the road this weekend for a pair of conference matches against Iowa (11-14, 1-11 Big Ten) and No. 2 Nebraska (18-2, 11-1 Big Ten). The Spartans open the weekend on Friday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. ET against the Hawkeyes, before facing the Huskers on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Both contests will have live video streamed on the Big Ten Digital Network at BTN.com.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Falls in Four to No. 11 Purdue, 3-1]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-in-four-to-no--11-purdue-3-1</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-in-four-to-no--11-purdue-3-1</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:29:23 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-in-four-to-no--11-purdue-3-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (17-7, 6-6 Big Ten) dropped a tough match to No. 11 Purdue (20-3, 9-3 Big Ten), 3-1 (14-25, 25-19, 25-28, 25-22), on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Jenison Field House. Senior Jenilee Rathje paced the Green and White with a team-best 17 kills against the Boilermakers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Concludes Homestand with No. 11 Purdue]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-concludes-homestand-with-no--11-purdue</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-concludes-homestand-with-no--11-purdue</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:27:13 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-concludes-homestand-with-no--11-purdue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (17-6, 6-5 Big Ten) closes out its homestand with a 6:30 p.m. contest on Saturday, Oct. 29 against No. 11 Purdue (18-3, 7-3 Big Ten) inside Jenison Field House. The contest will have live video streamed on the Big Ten Digital Network at BTN.com. John Kreger (play-by-play) and Andrea Nelson (color analyst) will be on the call.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Middles Lead Volleyball Over Indiana, 3-1]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/middles-lead-volleyball-over-indiana-3-1-1</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/middles-lead-volleyball-over-indiana-3-1-1</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:53:48 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/middles-lead-volleyball-over-indiana-3-1-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (17-6, 6-5 Big Ten) posted a 3-1 (25-19, 21-25, 25-15, 25-22) win over Indiana (8-15, 0-11 Big Ten) to open the second half of conference action in East Lansing. Leading the Spartans offensively were middle blockers sophomore Alexis Mathews and freshman Jazmine White.<br /><br />Video: <a href="http://btn.com/2011/10/26/michigan-state-takes-down-hoosiers/">Big Ten Network highlights</a><br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball hits midpoint in Big Ten season]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hits-midpoint-in-big-ten-season</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hits-midpoint-in-big-ten-season</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:23:19 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hits-midpoint-in-big-ten-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For the second time this season, the MSU volleyball team is at a halfway point. The Spartans (16-6 overall, 5-5 Big Ten) will begin the second half of their Big Ten season at 8 p.m. Wednesday, when they take on the Indiana Hoosiers at Jenison Field House.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Hosts Indiana in Mid-Week Contest]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hosts-indiana-in-mid-week-contest</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hosts-indiana-in-mid-week-contest</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:02:56 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hosts-indiana-in-mid-week-contest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (16-6, 5-5 Big Ten) opens the second half of conference action on Wednesday, Oct. 26 with an 8 p.m. match scheduled against Indiana (8-14, 0-10 Big Ten) inside Jenison Field House. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Moster Named Big Ten Defensive Player and Freshman of the Week]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/moster-named-big-ten-defensive-player-and-freshman-of-the-week</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/moster-named-big-ten-defensive-player-and-freshman-of-the-week</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:36:39 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/moster-named-big-ten-defensive-player-and-freshman-of-the-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Freshman Kori Moster of the Michigan State volleyball team has been tabbed Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week as well as Big Ten Freshman of the Week, as announced by the conference office this afternoon (Oct. 24). At the end of the first half of conference play, Moster leads the league in Big Ten matches in both digs per set with 5.00 and total digs with 195.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Ends First Half of Conference Play at Ohio State]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-ends-first-half-of-conference-play-at-ohio-state</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-ends-first-half-of-conference-play-at-ohio-state</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:14:48 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-ends-first-half-of-conference-play-at-ohio-state</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (16-5, 5-4 Big Ten) closes out the first half of conference play on the road at No. 23 Ohio State (14-8, 4-5 Big Ten). Action at St. John Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 22. The match will be streamed live by the Big Ten Digital Network at BTN.com.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Defeats Arch Rival No. 21 Michigan in Gritty Four Set Performance]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-defeats-arch-rival-no--21-michigan-in-gritty-four-set-performance</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-defeats-arch-rival-no--21-michigan-in-gritty-four-set-performance</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:50:46 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-defeats-arch-rival-no--21-michigan-in-gritty-four-set-performance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[he Michigan State volleyball team (16-5, 5-4 Big Ten) turned in an impressive 3-1 (25-16, 23-25, 25-21, 25-23) win over arch rival No. 21 Michigan (15-6, 3-6 Big Ten) on Wednesday, Oct. 19 in front of a vivacious crowd inside Jenison Field House.<br /><br />Video: <a href="http://bcove.me/62htgyi3">Big Ten Network highlights</a><br /><a href="http://statenews.com/index.php/article/2011/10/volleyball_beats_no._21_um_in_front_of_excited_home_crowd">Volleyball beats No. 21 U-M in front of excited home crowd</a> State News<br /><br />]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball expects big crowd for U-M game]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-expects-big-crowd-for-u-m-game</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-expects-big-crowd-for-u-m-game</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:34:01 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-expects-big-crowd-for-u-m-game</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The football team isn't the only team with a big rivalry game this week. The MSU volleyball team is hoping to continue MSU's weeklong success against its in-state rivals when it takes on the No. 21 Michigan Wolverines at Jenison Field House on Wednesday night.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Hosts No. 21 Michigan in Wednesday Night BTN Showdown]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hosts-no--21-michigan-in-wednesday-night-btn-showdown</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hosts-no--21-michigan-in-wednesday-night-btn-showdown</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:00:43 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-hosts-no--21-michigan-in-wednesday-night-btn-showdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (15-5, 4-4 Big Ten) hosts No. 21 Michigan (15-5, 3-5 Big Ten) on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. in East Lansing. The "Jam Jenison" event will be aired live on the Big Ten Network with Mike Wolf (play-by-play) and Megan Bower (color analyst) on the call. The first 500 fans through the doors will receive a free "Jam Jenison" T-shirt.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Volleyball Falls in Five Set Thriller to No. 1 Illinois, 3-2]]></title>
<link>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-in-five-set-thriller-to-no--1-illinois-3-2</link>
<comments>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-in-five-set-thriller-to-no--1-illinois-3-2</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:46:53 MDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>elindbloom</dc:creator>
<category>Volleyball</category>
<guid>http://www.spartansportspage.com/story/title/volleyball-falls-in-five-set-thriller-to-no--1-illinois-3-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Michigan State volleyball team (15-5, 4-4 Big Ten) dropped a five set thriller to No. 1 Illinois (19-0, 8-0 Big Ten) on the road in Huff Hall on Saturday night (Oct. 15), 3-2 (25-22, 25-21, 18-25, 23-25, 15-9).]]></description>
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