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In a thrilling clash between the University of Wisconsin and Purdue University women’s volleyball teams, the Boilermakers emerged victorious in a hard-fought five-set battle.
Despite an initial 6–0 setback in the first set, UW mounted a comeback, led by outside hitter Sarah Franklin’s impressive eight kills, ultimately clinching the set 25–22. The tables turned in the second set, with Purdue securing a 25–19 win after a strong start by the Badgers.
The third set unfolded as a neck-and-neck struggle, with Purdue gaining momentum to take a 2–1 lead in the match.