Ohio State redshirt sophomore Jake Hanes (16) prepares to hit the ball over the net at the game against George Mason on Jan. 18 at St. John Arena in Columbus. Credit: Ethan Clewell | Senior Reporter Before this past weekend, the Ohio State men’s volleyball team seemed as if it would finish its season with just a whisper. After losing their 17th and 18th matches to then-No. 8 Lewis and then-No. 11 Loyola Chicago, the Buckeyes seemed destined to close out the regular season with two more losses before falling to the Flyers or the Ramblers in the first round of the MIVA tournament. But this past weekend, the Buckeyes mounted comebacks in back-to-back matches, overcoming early 2-1 set disadvantages to claim victory over then-No. 13 Purdue Fort Wayne and Ball State. The wins give Ohio State significant momentum heading into its conference tournament matchup against No. 10 Loyola Chicago…
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