FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Northern Kentucky volleyball capped off their road trip with a 3-1 Horizon League win over Purdue Fort Wayne Saturday afternoon.
The Norse (7-11, 5-2 Horizon) remained in the hunt for the top league spot with the four-set victory over the Mastodons of PFW (5-13, 1-6 Horizon). Northern Kentucky currently sits in a tie for second in the Horizon League with Green Bay and trail rival Wright State by two games in the standings.
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NKU TAKEAWAYS
- Briggs continued to have the hot hand as she led the Norse in kills once again with 17 on the day. She additionally tallied five blocks in the contest, which ties a season-high for the senior.
- Burke continued her climb to 1,000 digs as she totaled 12 overall. She currently sits at 957 for her career.
- Brinkmann notched another double-double with 10 kills and 14 digs. This is her eighth of the season as well.
UP NEXT
Northern Kentucky returns to action next on Friday, October 14, as the Norse return home to face Robert Morris in a conference matchup inside Regents Hall. NKU will be hosting their Dig Pink Night and will be broadcasted on ESPN+.
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