The Wildcats played four matches since we last brought you a volleyball update. Three of those were against top-12 teams. And although the ‘Cats split the matches 2-2, this is some of the best volleyball we’ve ever seen from Shane Davis’ squad.

Friday, Oct. 28 vs. No. 12 Purdue

First up, No. 12 Purdue. First-year Sienna Noordermeer still set for Northwestern while Alexa Rousseau was sidelined with a leg injury. After a five-point ‘Cats lead and a four-point Boilermaker run in the middle of the first, Northwestern broke through a tie at 23 to take the first set.