Big Ten Announces Discover In-Season Volleyball Challenge

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network announced the launch of the In-Season Volleyball Challenge on Wednesday. The volleyball challenge will partner with Discover and include select matches for all 18 teams during the month of October.

Each team will play five designated challenge matches throughout October that will count towards the Discover In-Season Volleyball Challenge. The winner will be determined by the highest win total across the five games.

Ohio State's five games counting for the Discover In-Season Volleyball Challenge (home matches in bold):

Friday, Oct. 3 at Washington at 10 p.m. ET on B1G+
Thursday, Oct. 9 vs. Purdue at 7 p.m. ET on FS1
Friday, Oct. 17 vs. Illinois at 6 p.m. ET B1G+
Friday, Oct. 24 vs. Michigan at 6 p.m. ET on B1G+
Friday, Oct. 31 vs. Rutgers at 6 p.m. ET on B1G+

"Big Ten volleyball has experienced tremendous growth over the last several years, and the top-to-bottom strength of the league is unmatched in the sport," said Big Ten Conference Chief Operating Officer, Kerry Kenny. "Our commitment to growing the game includes finding new ways to elevate the competition for our programs and fans, and we're grateful to Discover for their partnership in this mission."

"Through our existing partnership, Discover has consistently demonstrated their dedication to amplifying the Big Ten's landmark events, and we are excited to expand this relationship to include our coverage of the inaugural Discover In-Season Volleyball Challenge," said BTN President François McGillicuddy.

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