COLUMBUS, Ohio – The No. 13 Ohio State Men’s Volleyball team opened the 2022 season with a 3-0 win (25-16, 25-20, 25-20) vs. Central State Friday at the Covelli Center. The win marked the first game in season three for head coach Kevin Burch.
The Buckeyes were originally scheduled to play Charleston (W.Va.) but the game was canceled earlier this week because of COVID-related issues within the Golden Eagles program. Ohio State added a second game vs. Central State to make up for the lost competition with Charleston. The Buckeyes and Marauders will play again at 7 p.m. Saturday in an originally-scheduled match.
How it Happened
Set 1
The Buckeyes had six aces in the opening set to cruise to a 25-16 win behind a balanced effort offensively. Jacob Pasteur had four aces and a kill to lead the way.
S1| Back to Back Blocks for the Buckeyes#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/Eh6nqTc7BG
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioStateMVB) January 8, 2022
Set 2
Pasteur led with four kills in the second set with Martin Lallemand adding three more in a 25-20 second set victory.
S2| Starting off the second set strong! 💪#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/0JHWbXMFrg
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioStateMVB) January 8, 2022
S2| And we rally!! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/TUXXXTPZLt
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioStateMVB) January 8, 2022
S2| ACE! Buckeyes take the second set.#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/JZgGR88Voc
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioStateMVB) January 8, 2022
Set 3
The Buckeyes closed out the win with a 25-30 third set victory. Pasteur lead the Buckeyes with nine kills for the game ahead of Lallemand with seven. Noah Platfoot led the Buckeyes with 20 assists while Cole Young added a team-high four digs.
S3|Buckeye 🤝Rally.#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/4h29BiSmNB
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioStateMVB) January 8, 2022
S3| Cole Young with the kill, re-establishing the lead at 9-8.#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/vtMLgQmhVD
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioStateMVB) January 8, 2022
S3| Fight to the end.#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/6Vn9Sdymi8
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioStateMVB) January 8, 2022
FINAL | 25-20. BUCKEYE WIN. pic.twitter.com/fhLyK3PxPY
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioStateMVB) January 8, 2022
Postgame Interview
Check out what Head Coach Kevin Burch had to say about team effort, welcoming fans back, playing Central State again and more after the 3-0 season-opening win over the Marauders Friday at the Covelli Center. pic.twitter.com/8jfQkjiZTt
— OSU Men's Volleyball (@OhioStateMVB) January 8, 2022
Notes:
Ohio State is 42-13 in season openers all-time with a record of 19-4 when the season begins in Columbus.
Up Next:
The Buckeyes will face Central State again Saturday at the Covelli Center. Match time is set for 7 p.m.
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