The Purdue volleyball program announced its toughest non-conference schedule in more than 21 seasons, headlined by six opponents ranked or receiving votes in the final 2022 American Volleyball Coaches Association  poll.

The nation’s No. 1 recruit and the 2022 Big Ten Freshman of the Year dominated on the court in the volleyball team’s only Holloway appearance this spring.

No. 8 seeded Purdue concluded its season in the NCAA Second Round, falling to host No. 1 seeded Louisville in straight sets, 25-19, 25-21 and 25-23. The Boilermakers end their season with a 21-11 record while the Cardinals advance to Regionals behind a 28-2 record.

Players, coaches and fans of Purdue volleyball gathered around TVs in the Spurgeon Center at Mackey Arena to learn the team’s NCAA Tournament fate Sunday night.

Purdue closed out its final week of regular season play Friday night with a 3-2 loss over Penn State on the road.

Purdue fought back to win three straight sets Wednesday night in College Park, finding its feet after dropping the first to Maryland in its penultimate regular-season match.

Purdue volleyball needs to win its last two regular season matches this week to avoid series sweeps against Maryland and Penn State.

Purdue volleyball followed up a 3-1 victory over Michigan on Thursday with a sweeping loss at the hands of No. 6 Nebraska on Sunday.