Purdue looked progressively better each set but folded late in the third set when they could’ve extended the match.
Purdue got off to a good start in the third set. A run early put them in front 6-2. Azariah Stahl and Blake Mohler each tallied a kill then combined for a block and Mohler capped the run with a solo stuff. Purdue kept pushing, getting sideouts each time Minnesota went back to serve as they stretched their lead to seven, 11-4. Minnesota though put together a four point run using Stephanie Samedy out of the backrow confusing the Purdue blockers. The Gophers kept rolling tying the set at 14 after denying Mohler on the slide attack. Purdue put together a mini run in response going…
