Posted: Sep 28, 2019

Volleyball Downs Purdue Northwest 3-1

Purdue Northwest

(2-9, 0-5 GLIAC)

Northwood

(4-8, 4-1 GLIAC)

Final

Purdue Northwest (2-9, 0-5 GLIAC)

Northwood (4-8, 4-1 GLIAC)

Game Leaders

K: Annie Pulizos - 13

B: Annie Pulizos - 5

D: Danielle Fowler - 13

SA: Danielle Fowler - 2

K: Mackenzie Kepler - 13

B: Carson Rutherford - 4

D: Mackenzie Kepler - 12

SA: 5 Players (#1, #8, #11, #15, #17) - 1

Team Stats

Purdue Northwest

Northwood

Hitting %

.157

.287

Blocks

8.0

7.0

Digs

Aces

Full stats

OVERVIEW – PURDUE NORTHWEST

SCORE: Northwood Timberwolves 3, Purdue Northwest Pride 1 (25-18, 25-19, 20-25, 25-14)

RECORDS: Northwood (4-8, 4-1 GLIAC), Purdue Northwest (4-9, 2-3 GLIAC)

LOCATION: Riepma Arena – Midland, Mich.

RECAP: Northwood defeats Purdue Northwest 3-1 at home Saturday (September 28).

INSIDE THE MATCH

Northwood had a strong start to the first set, taking a 9-3 lead early on. The Timberwolves held a fairly comfortable lead throughout most of rest of the set, eventually claiming the first set 25-18. Northwood hit .160 (9-5-25) to Purdue Northwest's .000 (9-9-32).
The second set had runs for both teams. Purdue Northwest found their stride early, jumping out to a 6-1 lead early. The Timberwolves answered with a 7-1 run of their own to tie the set back up. Both teams exchanged small runs until Northwood scored six of the final seven points to win the set 25-19. Both teams' attacks were significantly higher in the second set, with Northwood outhitting Parkside .364 (16-4-33) to .267 (12-4-30).
The Pride had another strong start to the third set, holding an 11-5 advantage early on. Northwood trailed for most of the set, keeping it close throughout. Purdue Northwest held onto their lead to win 25-20. Northwood hit .132 (15-10-38) to Purdue Northwest's .235 (12-4-34).
The Timberwolves began the fourth set with a commanding 9-2 run. Northwood was able to hold onto a comfortable lead throughout the set to eventually claim the set 25-14 and win the match 3-1. Northwood hit .538 (16-2-26) in the set while Purdue Northwest finished at .129 (8-4-31).

MATCH STATS