Saturday, September 28
Welsh-Ryan Arena
7 p.m.
Northwestern
9-5
0
vs
3
Nebraska
10-1
1
2
3
F
Nebraska
25
25
30
3
Northwestern
21
17
28
0
'Cats Battle Nebraska, 3-0
9/28/2019 9:37:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
EVANSTON, IL – Northwestern battled against #3 Nebraska before falling in a thrilling three set match on Saturday evening in Welsh-Ryan arena.
The Wildcats were led by first-year Temi Thomas-Ailara who tallied 16 kills for her 11th consecutive double-digit game. Juniors Alana Walker and Nia Robinson came up with big points for the 'Cats to help swing momentum and challenge the Cornhuskers through all three sets.
Northwestern started the game strong, taking a 4-0 lead on the Huskers. The two teams traded leads before Nebraska took the first set 25-21.
In a similar fashion, the 'Cat started the second set claiming the first two points. Nebraska tied it up and led by no more than two points for most of the set before claiming set two, 25-17.
Chicago's Big Ten Team took the Nebraska to the wire in the third set, with 16 lead changes, before falling 30-28.
The Wildcats will be back on the court October 4 to take on Purdue in West Lafayette, IN.
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The Wildcats were led by first-year Temi Thomas-Ailara who tallied 16 kills for her 11th consecutive double-digit game. Juniors Alana Walker and Nia Robinson came up with big points for the 'Cats to help swing momentum and challenge the Cornhuskers through all three sets.
Northwestern started the game strong, taking a 4-0 lead on the Huskers. The two teams traded leads before Nebraska took the first set 25-21.
What a start!@temi_t_ has the 'Cats up early ??#B1GCats x #GoCats pic.twitter.com/GLirGQRGLc
— Northwestern Volleyball (@NUVball) September 29, 2019
In a similar fashion, the 'Cat started the second set claiming the first two points. Nebraska tied it up and led by no more than two points for most of the set before claiming set two, 25-17.
The 'Cats are coming!
— Northwestern Volleyball (@NUVball) September 29, 2019
Desiree Becker evens the score at 17-17 in set three.#B1GCats x #CTG pic.twitter.com/MgrRXPR4hE
Chicago's Big Ten Team took the Nebraska to the wire in the third set, with 16 lead changes, before falling 30-28.
The Wildcats will be back on the court October 4 to take on Purdue in West Lafayette, IN.
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Be the first to know what's going on with the 'Cats -- Follow @NU_Sports on Twitter, become a fan of Northwestern Athletics on Facebook, check us out on Instagram, visit our Social Media page and download our mobile app from the Apple Store and Google Play! To get involved with the #B1GCats, become a season-ticket holder or join the Wildcat Fund!
Team Stats
Nebr
NU
Kills
43
40
Errors
13
20
Attempts
95
105
Hitting %
.316
.190
Points
60
45
Assists
38
31
Aces
7
3
Blocks
10
2
Game Leaders
Kills-Aces-Blocks
Kills
16
Aces
1
Blocks
1
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Kills
9
Aces
0
Blocks
1
Kills
5
Aces
0
Blocks
0
Players Mentioned
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