Oct. 13, 2001
MADISON, Wis. - The Purdue volleyball team was defeated 22-30, 21-30, 16-30 by No. 6 Wisconsin on Saturday in Madison. The Boilermakers fall to 2-13 (1-7 Big Ten), while the Badgers remain undefeated in the conference with a 14-2 record (8-0 Big Ten).
Sophomore Eryn Leach led the Old Gold and Black effort with 11 kills. Badger All-American Sherisa Livingston paced both squads with 15 kills.
The Boilermakers will return home next weekend to host Illinois and Indiana. Friday's match against the Fighting Illini will be the Fox Sports Network "Match of the Week," and will be broadcast tape delay on Sunday, Oct. 21.