No. 9 Creighton picked up a crucial 3-1 win over No. 6 Purdue at the Jayhawk Classic, marking its first top 10 victory of the season. The Bluejays started strong, taking the first set 25-21 behind a balanced offensive effort. Norah Sis, who briefly left the court with a bloody nose, returned to help seal the set with a key kill. Creighton’s offense found its rhythm early, setting the tone for a back-and-forth match.
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Purdue responded in the second set, using its nationally-ranked defense to slow Creighton’s attack. The Boilermakers capitalized on multiple blocks and closed the set with a 10-3 run to win 25-17, tying the match at one set apiece.
However, Creighton regained control in the third set. A critical serving run from junior Ava Martin helped the Bluejays jump ahead, and they never looked back, winning the set 25-16. Kendra Wait orchestrated the offense with precision, allowing multiple hitters to contribute during key stretches.
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The fourth set proved to be the tightest, with both teams trading leads late. Purdue fought hard, even taking a 21-20 lead after a successful challenge. But Creighton stayed composed, and a kill from Martin set up the match point before Wait and Kiara Reinhardt combined for a match-winning block.
With the win, Creighton improved to 8-2 and earned its second top-25 victory this season. They now turn their attention to another top-10 showdown against No. 10 Kansas to wrap up non-conference play.
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