Set four was all Wisconsin as Devyn Robinson came alive with six kills, including four kills in a row during Wisconsin’s 9-0 run, giving it a 19-6 lead. The Badgers cut the lead to two (20-18), but Purdue outscored UW 5-2 to take a 2-1 advantage. The Boilermakers used their momentum to close out the set, 25-19.Īfter an early back and forth battle in set three, Purdue distanced themselves with two 3-0 runs to take a 15-12 lead and force a Wisconsin timeout. Purdue continued to chip away and tied it up at 15 apiece.

Opposite of the first set, the Badgers started hot with 4-0 run. A 4-1 run pushed the lead further and the Badgers took set No. Fueled by eight kills from Sarah Franklin, Wisconsin took the lead at 14-13 and didn’t lose it. UW went on a 4-0 run to trail by one (8-7). The Badgers sided out on a Purdue (18-8, 12-5) service error and began to dig their way back into the set. –The third-ranked Wisconsin volleyball team suffered a hard fought five-set loss at No. (UW ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.