Michigan State University Athletics
Michigan State Prepares For NCAA Tournament Match Versus Utah
12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM | Volleyball
Dec. 1, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Michigan State volleyball team prepared for its NCAA Tournament first-round matchup against Utah with practice Friday afternoon at Pauley Pavilion on the campus of UCLA. After practice, Spartan players Nicole Colaluca, Jessica Hohl and Katie Johnson commented on the upcoming game. Michigan State will face Utah on Friday night at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Nicole Colaluca
On playing in her first NCAA Tournament game as a Spartan...
"This is an amazing experience because I have such great teammates and our team chemistry has really come together this year. We've worked so hard this season and are happy for the opportunity to represent Michigan State in the NCAA Tournament."
On traveling to California and playing at Pauley Pavilion, an arena with so much prestige...
"UCLA volleyball has such a great history and has had so much success in the past, so the chance to play in the NCAA Tournament on this court is an honor."
Jessica Hohl
On playing in her first NCAA Tournament game as a Spartan...
"I'm really excited for the chance to play in the NCAA Tournament. We have worked really hard in practice throughout the year and made a commitment to reach the goals we set this season."
On the opportunity to play at Pauley Pavilion
"The history at Pauley Pavilion reminds me so much of the history at Jenison Field House. When we walked in for our practice today, I immediately got a great feeling about the opportunity to play here this weekend."
Katie Johnson
On playing in her first NCAA Tournament game as a Spartan...
"Michigan State has a great tradition in the NCAA Tournament, and it's exciting for our team to qualify and have the opportunity to continue our season. We aren't done yet!
On the match versus Utah...
"Utah is a team that has had a really good season and has an impressive record heading into the tournament. Our team is really excited to be here and we are definitely up for the challenge."
