Rutgers volleyball drops season opener after squandering two-set lead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Rutgers volleyball lost its season opener against Purdue Fort Wayne in five sets after leading 2-0. The Scarlet Knights began strong, winning the first two sets 25-23 and 25-20, but dropped the next three, losing 23-25, 24-26, and 16-18. Despite a strong performance with 67 kills and hitting.296, Rutgers could not capitalize on two match points in the fifth set. Purdue Fort Wayne's Trinity Rye was a standout, scoring 27 kills, which contributed significantly to their comeback victory.
- •Rutgers held a 2-0 lead before losing three straight sets.
- •Trinity Rye led Purdue Fort Wayne with 27 kills.
- •Rutgers recorded 67 kills and out-hit Purdue Fort Wayne.
- •Purdue Fort Wayne turned the match around in the final three sets.
- •Rutgers committed 25 attack errors during the match.
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Rutgers Volleyball Blows Two Set Lead in Opening Game Against Purdue Fort Wayne
"Rutgers volleyball lost its 2026 opener to Purdue Fort Wayne in five sets after leading 2-0, wasting two match points as Trinity Rye piled up 27 kills.
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