Baylor volleyball advances to Elite Eight for first time in program history

Sophomore opposite Marieke van der Mark celebrates a kill with her team during Bayor's 3-1 victory over Purdue in the third round of the NCAA Tournament Friday at the Ferrell Center. Van der Mark scored a career-high 16 kills against the Boilermakers. Caleb Boren | Roundup PhotographerBy Matthew Soderberg | Sports Writer

No. 1 Baylor volleyball moves on to the Elite Eight for the first time in program history after a four-set win (25-12, 23-25, 25-15, 25-17) Friday at the Ferrell Center against No. 16 Purdue.

Redshirt sophomore opposite hitter Marieke van der Mark continued her elite tournament run with a career-high 16 kills in the win. This was her third match in a row leading the team in…