Rutgers volleyball struggles with hitting in three-set loss to Iowa
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Last updated Sep 27, 2026
Rutgers volleyball lost to Iowa in three sets, with scores of 16-25, 23-25, and 21-25 at Xtream Arena on September 26. Despite out-blocking Iowa 9 to 4 and out-acing them 7 to 6, Rutgers struggled offensively, hitting only.145 compared to Iowa's.271. The match lasted 97 minutes and marked Rutgers' sixth consecutive set loss in Big Ten play. Rutgers had opportunities to win two sets but fell short after tying the second set at 23 and leading the third set 20-19.
- •Rutgers hit.145 while Iowa hit.271.
- •Iowa recorded 44 kills and Rutgers had 34.
- •Rutgers out-blocked Iowa 9 to 4.
- •Match took place at Xtream Arena with 1,070 spectators.
- •Rutgers is still looking for its first Big Ten set.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Volleyball Out-Blocks & Out-Aces Iowa, but Hits .145 in a Three-Set Loss
"The Scarlet Knights erased 18-23 in the second and led 20-19 in the third, then hit .145 to Iowa’s .271 and fell 16-25, 23-25, 21-25 in Coralville
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