Wednesday, October 16
Evanston, Ill.
8 p.m. CT
Northwestern
vs
Iowa
Photo by: Henry Frieman/Northwestern Athletics
'Cats Host Hawkeyes on Big Ten Network
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EVANSTON, Ill. - The 'Cats are back in action to defend their home court against Iowa on Wednesday night. First serve between Northwestern (3-11, 1-5 B1G) and the Hawkeyes (9-9, 3-3 B1G) is scheduled for 8 p.m. inside Welsh-Ryan Arena and can be viewed on Big Ten Network.
STORYLINES:
THE MATCH-UP:
UP NEXT:
Next up for Northwestern is a home battle with Big Ten newcomer UCLA on Sunday in Welsh-Ryan Arena. First serve from Evanston is set for 1 p.m. on B1G+.
STORYLINES:
- Alexa Rousseau has fallen just short of a triple-double in her last two matches, pacing the 'Cats offense with ten kills, 19 assists, and eight digs on Sunday in Madison. The graduate student logged a triple-double in the September 26 win over Maryland, making her one of five Big Ten players with one this season. Rousseau has been dominant for the Wildcats on the attack, leading the squad in five of the last six games. She's also put up big assist numbers, tallying 20 or more assists in 13 matches and recording nine double-doubles.
- Junior Kennedy Hill has been a force at the net for the 'Cats this season, ranking third on the team in kills (89), and first in blocks (65). Hill's 1.20 blocks per set is good for 13th in the Big Ten and 82nd in the nation. She comes off a strong performance last Thursday against Ohio State, when she notched eight kills on a career high .700 hitting percentage.
- Sophia Summers comes fresh off a career high in aces on Sunday in Madison, posting three to quadruple her career total. Sophomore Lily Wagner also set a career high against the Badgers by leading the Wildcat offense with ten kills, and junior Lauren Carter recorded 16 assists to reach double digits for the sixth time in her last seven games.
THE MATCH-UP:
- Northwestern is 50-33-1 all-time against Iowa, dating back to their first meeting in 1977. The Wildcats enter Wednesday's match on a six-game winning streak versus the Hawkeyes, dating back to February 27, 2021. The 'Cats' most recent victory over Iowa came on November 24, 2023, as they defeated the Hawkeyes in straight sets inside Welsh-Ryan Arena.
- The visiting Iowa team looks to bounce back after a 3-1 home loss to No. 10 Purdue on Saturday. The Hawkeyes have been solid in conference play so far this year, posting a 3-3 record in Big Ten play to go along with a 9-9 mark overall.
UP NEXT:
Next up for Northwestern is a home battle with Big Ten newcomer UCLA on Sunday in Welsh-Ryan Arena. First serve from Evanston is set for 1 p.m. on B1G+.
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