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Volleyball team finishes
worst season in Purdue history
By Purdue Sports Information
The Purdue volleyball team lost its last two matches
of the season this weekend, falling to No. 6 Wisconsin and Northwestern
in the Intercollegiate Athletic Facility.
The Boilers (4-25, 1-19 Big Ten) lost to Northwestern
in five games Saturday to end the worst season in the 26-year history
of Purdue volleyball.
"This was a fiercely contested match and it was
tough to see either team lose," said coach Jeff Hulsmeyer, whose team
finished last in the conference and lost 19 consecutive conference matches.
"Our players left everything on the court and that’s all you can
ask."
Following senior night activities, senior Christy
Case left the gym due to illness. Senior Maegan Petersen and sophomore
Erin Leach were both ill as well. Leach was unable to compete, but Petersen
recorded seven kills and 11 digs before her exit following Game 2. Senior
Lauren Knicker was the lone upperclassman who was able to play the entire
match.
"Lori did an outstanding job for us," Hulsmeyer
said. "She’s just that type of player. She came out and gave all
she could for her team."
Knicker recorded a career-high of 19 kills. Freshman
Leah Wischmeier led the Boilermakers with 20 kills. Sophomore Joanna
Lowry recorded 17 kills and 16 digs, while freshman Kim McConaha turned
in 11 kills and 18 digs. Setter Jen Bova recorded a double-double with
55 assists and 20 digs.
The Boilers' three-game loss to the Badgers (25-3,
19-1) Friday gave Wisconsin the Big Ten title.
Lowry led the Boilermakers with 10 kills and 11
digs. All-American Sherisa Livingston led the Badgers with 15 kills.
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