Michigan State opened its 2021 spring season with a tough 3-0 setback at No. 7 Minnesota on Saturday. The opening frame was tight to 14-14, but a 5-0 Gopher run allowed the home team to pull away a bit. MSU was within three at 19-16 after a Talia Edmonds ace, but six of the next eight points went to the home team to close it out 25-18.