Northwestern volleyball finishes 2-1 in recent three-match stretch

Northwestern concluded a three-game stretch with a 2-1 record, moving to 3-3 on the season. The Wildcats opened with a four-set victory against Alabama before suffering a defeat to Mississippi State. The team recovered on Tuesday with a win over Butler to close out the period. Bella Bullington paced the offense in both victories, recording 14 kills against Alabama and 16 kills against Butler. Conversely, the team struggled against Mississippi State, committing nine service errors and 25 attacking errors while hitting.204. Lauren Dignan established herself as the starting libero, recording 20 digs in the win against Butler, while middle blockers Maya Stillwell and Hayley Schaaf showed increased offensive production. The Wildcats now prepare for three upcoming matches at home against Virginia Tech, LIU and Green Bay.

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