The Basics

• Records: Purdue Northwest (10-9, 4-6 GLIAC), #14 Ferris State (18-4, 10-1 GLIAC)
• Location: Ewigleben Sports Arena – Big Rapids, Mich.
• Attendance: 170

Inside The Numbers

• (19-25, 18-25, 22-25)
• Junior Anika Huelskamp (Oxnard, Calif./Oxnard) led the Pride with ten kills, followed closely by senior Allyson Cathey (New Albany, Ind./New Albany) and sophomore Kennedy Rowzee (Rock Falls, Ill./Newman Central Catholic) with nine apiece.
• Senior Marina Gronkiewicz (Munster, Ind./Munster) directed the offense with 29 assists and added seven digs.
• Huelskamp paced the back row with ten digs, while Livia Thomsen (Bettendorf, Iowa/Pleasant Valley) added eight.
• Rowzee led the blocking effort with four total blocks, and Arra Cottrell (LeClaire, Iowa/Pleasant Valley) added two.
• Purdue Northwest totaled 36 kills and hit .222 for the match.
• Ferris State finished with 42 kills and a .330 team hitting percentage.
• The Pride recorded two service aces, while the Bulldogs tallied nine.
• Ferris State held a 52-38 advantage in digs.
• Gabby Piazza led Ferris State with 17 kills, and Corrie Wisser served up 4 aces.

The Breakdown

• Ferris State opened strong, hitting .235 in the first set to take a 25-19 win despite a balanced attack from Purdue Northwest.
• The Bulldogs' offense found another gear in the second frame, posting an impressive .600 hitting percentage to win 25-18.
• Purdue Northwest battled hard in the third, hitting .353 and pushing Ferris State to the wire before falling 25-22.
• The Pride showed notable improvement in offensive efficiency as the match progressed but were unable to overcome Ferris State's serving pressure and consistent defense.
• Despite the loss, Purdue Northwest displayed solid balance at the net and continued to show growth against one of the conference's top teams.

• Purdue Northwest hits the road once again when they travel to take on Lake Superior State on Friday, October 31 in GLIAC action. Game time is set for 1:00 PM CT in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.