Wednesday, October 9
Welsh-Ryan Arena
6 p.m.
Northwestern
9-8,5-0Big Ten
0
vs
3
Wisconsin
9-4,3-2Big Ten
1
2
3
F
Wisconsin
25
25
25
3
Northwestern
23
15
19
0
Northwestern Falls to No. 7 Wisconsin
10/9/2019 7:42:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Evanston, Ill. -- Northwestern battled Big Ten rival No. 7 Wisconsin on Wednesday, falling in a three set match on Wednesday evening at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
First-year Temi Thomas-Ailara led the 'Cats for her 14th consecutive game with 17 kills and four blocks. This also marks the rookie's 14th consecutive game with double-digit kills. Kiara McNulty contributed 27 assists and Lexi Pitsas tallied 10 digs.
The first set was back-and-forth for the Big Ten teams. The Badgers fell into a 3-point grove near the middle of the set to secure a small lead. After a kill by Thomas-Ailara, the 'Cats gained the advantage. The set ended with two kills by Nia Robinson before the Badgers sealed a 25-23 victory.
The 'Cats started off the second set with a quick kill by Danyelle Williams. After falling into a 5-point deficit, Thomas-Ailara, Desiree Becker and Williams each secured a point for the Wildcats. Wisconsin wrapped up the set, 25-15.
Chicago's Big Ten Team put up a strong fight in the final set with nine kills and two blocks before ultimately falling to the Badgers, 25-19.
The Wildcats will return to Welsh-Ryan on Saturday to face No. 20 Purdue at 7 p.m. for the annual Dig Pink match.
First-year Temi Thomas-Ailara led the 'Cats for her 14th consecutive game with 17 kills and four blocks. This also marks the rookie's 14th consecutive game with double-digit kills. Kiara McNulty contributed 27 assists and Lexi Pitsas tallied 10 digs.
The first set was back-and-forth for the Big Ten teams. The Badgers fell into a 3-point grove near the middle of the set to secure a small lead. After a kill by Thomas-Ailara, the 'Cats gained the advantage. The set ended with two kills by Nia Robinson before the Badgers sealed a 25-23 victory.
The 'Cats started off the second set with a quick kill by Danyelle Williams. After falling into a 5-point deficit, Thomas-Ailara, Desiree Becker and Williams each secured a point for the Wildcats. Wisconsin wrapped up the set, 25-15.
Chicago's Big Ten Team put up a strong fight in the final set with nine kills and two blocks before ultimately falling to the Badgers, 25-19.
The Wildcats will return to Welsh-Ryan on Saturday to face No. 20 Purdue at 7 p.m. for the annual Dig Pink match.
Team Stats
Wisc
NU
Kills
46
33
Errors
11
15
Attempts
91
87
Hitting %
.385
.207
Points
60
43
Assists
46
30
Aces
5
4
Blocks
9
6
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
17
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
7
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
1
Aces
2
Blocks
3
Players Mentioned
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