Redshirt sophomore Jake Hanes (16) makes contact with the ball at the game against George Mason on Jan. 18 at St. John Arena in Columbus. Credit: Ethan Clewell | Senior Reporter. Despite 34 service errors, the Ohio State men’s volleyball team used its high-powered offense to defeat No. 13 Purdue Fort Wayne in a five-set thriller, 18-25, 25-16, 21-25, 32-30 and 15-9. The Buckeyes (9-18, 4-9 MIVA) committed more errors Thursday night than any other match this season, but a 67-48 kill advantage helped propel them over the Mastodons (16-10, 8-5 MIVA). The win marked Ohio State’s first victory over a top 15 opponent and its lone triumph in four five-set matches this season. Ohio State head coach Pete Hanson said the win was just what his team needed. “This is a great memory in St. John Arena,” Hanson said. “That’s a great team win.” Hanson praised the offensive production…
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