Purdue (26-6, 15-5) was on the winning end of a streaky back and forth match as the Boilers rallied from down 14-10 in the fifth set to win and return to the Elite Eight.
The Boilers started fast in set one then dropped back to back sets; 25-12, 16-25, 21-25. Down a set Purdue dominated set four, 25-13, to force a pivotal fifth set. Backs against the wall Purdue showed their resolve winning 18-16.
BYU got the fast start in set five, a 5-1 lead, but Purdue never wavered. Down 14-10 and forced out of system, Grace Cleveland sent over an awkward free ball that the Cougars mishandled and let drop after first contact.