Penn State Women's volleyball looks to capture second straight undefeated regular season

It's senior night tonight in Rec Hall, as the 31-0 Penn State women's volleyball team looks to finish off a second straight undefeated regular season with a victory over #12 Michigan...

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While University Park will most likely host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, beginning Friday, December 6, tonight will be the last regular season home match for seniors Kelsey Ream, Megan Hodge and Alisha Glass.

Hodge and Glass are arguably the best players in the nation at their respective positions, and are co-favorites to win National Player of the Year (if there is any justice in the sports world, they will be co-winners). Actually, you know what? Take "arguably" out of that statement. I can't imagine that any coach, with no bias or ties to any player, would take another outside hitter or setter before Glass or Hodge.

They've been instrumental in the Lions championship runs (Hodge was the MOP of the last two Final Fours) and are looking to close out their careers with an unprecedented third straight National Title.

But first up, they'll look to avenge a close win over the Wolverines (I believe the mark of a great program is when you avenge close wins). Michigan pushed the Nittany Lions to 5 sets back in October in Ann Arbor, before Penn State finally came away with the win. It was the closest call the defending national champs had all year.

Michigan is a very good team, and can serve the ball extremely tough, which is what they did so well the first time around to give Penn State trouble. But I expect to see a hungry, motivated Nittany Lion team tonight, as two of their stars try and close out their last regular season with a statement win over a quality opponent.

I'll have the call tonight, starting at 7 pm on GoPSUSports.com along with Kevin Foedinger. The Big Ten Network will be showing the match on tape delay on Sunday.
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Dan Krupinsky is a senior at Penn State, majoring in broadcasting and journalism. He is a member of the John Curley Center for Sports Journalism. Dan is one of three sports directors at the Penn State student radio station, ComRadio and is also the voice of Penn State women’s volleyball for GoPSUSports.com. The STAA Talent Agency ranked him as one of the top 40 collegiate broadcasters last year (as a Junior), in a nationwide competition.