EUGENE, Ore. - In a hard-fought battle that went the distance, the No. 10 Purdue Volleyball squad fell in a reverse sweep to No. 17 Oregon, 25-19, 25-22, 20-25, 22-25, 9-15.
Despite Purdue’s starting outside Lameen Mambu out for the match, freshman Sydni Vice stepped up to the plate, playing her first full match and led the team with 13 kills, adding four blocks and three digs along the way.
Taylor Anderson neared a triple double, dishing out 42 assists, 12 digs, an errorless six kills on 10 attempts and two blocks – including one solo. The senior set four Boilermakers to double-digit kills, the first time this season.
Middle Dior Charles posted her top offensive performance of the season, going errorless for nearly four entire sets and nearly added her name to the Purdue record books for hitting % in three sets, before ultimately finishing with 10 kills on a .286 clip and four blocks.
The back row’s performance included libero Ryan McAleer’s 16 digs, six assists, and season-high three aces and MaryKate Scheumann’s 14 digs, three assists and ace.
Up Next
Purdue will travel to Seattle and prepare for an undefeated #22 Washington team on Sunday. The match is set for 5 p.m. ET on B1G+.