Northwestern University Athletics
Saturday, January 23
Evanston, Ill.
6 p.m.
Northwestern
2-0,2-0Big Ten
3
vs
0
Rutgers
0-2,0-2Big Ten
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers | 14 | 15 | 21 | 0 |
| Northwestern | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
Photo by: S. J. Carrera, Inc.
Wildcats Sweep Rutgers Again To Start 2-0
1/23/2021 8:17:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
EVANSTON, Ill. – Northwestern swept Rutgers 3-0 for the second straight night at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Saturday to move to 2-0 on the young season.
The Wildcats handled the Scarlet Knights, taking the sets by scores of 25-14, 25-15, and 25-21.
Sophomore Temi Thomas-Ailara led all attackers on the night with 16 kills, coming a .344 hitting percentage. Abryanna Cannon added 14 kills on an efficient .480 clip, including three aces.
Kiara McNulty collected 29 assists on the night along with 11 digs for her second double-double in as many games this season.
Megan Miller led the team defensively with 13 digs.
Overall, the 'Cats outhit the visitors .293 to .095 on the night, and owned a 6-0 service ace advantage.
The Wildcats are back in action with a two-game stretch at No. 5 Nebraska on Friday and Saturday. First serve times will be available soon.
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The Wildcats handled the Scarlet Knights, taking the sets by scores of 25-14, 25-15, and 25-21.
Sophomore Temi Thomas-Ailara led all attackers on the night with 16 kills, coming a .344 hitting percentage. Abryanna Cannon added 14 kills on an efficient .480 clip, including three aces.
Kiara McNulty collected 29 assists on the night along with 11 digs for her second double-double in as many games this season.
Megan Miller led the team defensively with 13 digs.
Overall, the 'Cats outhit the visitors .293 to .095 on the night, and owned a 6-0 service ace advantage.
The Wildcats are back in action with a two-game stretch at No. 5 Nebraska on Friday and Saturday. First serve times will be available soon.
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Be the first to know what's going on with the 'Cats -- Follow @NU_Sports on Twitter, become a fan of Northwestern Athletics on Facebook, check us out on Instagram, visit our Social Media page and download our mobile app from the Apple Store and Google Play! To get involved with the #B1GCats, become a season-ticket holder or join the Wildcat Fund!
Team Stats
RU
NU
Kills
26
41
Errors
17
14
Attempts
95
92
Hitting %
.095
.293
Points
30
55
Assists
24
38
Aces
0
6
Blocks
4
8
Game Leaders
Kills
16
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
14
Aces
3
Blocks
4
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
6
Kills
4
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Players Mentioned
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