Hawkeyes Topped by Northwestern

EVANSTON, Ill. – University of Iowa volleyball was defeated in straight sets by Northwestern 25-17, 25-22, 25-23 inside Welsh-Ryan Arena on Thursday night.

Iowa dropped to 13-16 overall and 2-13 in the Big Ten.

Liv Mogridge led the Iowa attack with nine kills on 22 swings. Rosa Vesty turned in seven kills. Jenna Meitzler and Hallie Steponaitis each had six kills, while Carmel Vares recorded five and led the team with a .333 hitting percentage. The Hawkeyes were held to a .198 hitting percentage in the match.

Meitzler finished with 26 assists and neared a double-double with eight digs.

Libero Allison Berent led the team in digs with 13 and was the only Hawkeye in double figures. Marichka…