Sweet victory

Mizzou beats Purdue, moves on to Sweet 16.

Photos by Mikala Compton
Published Dec. 3, 2016

SEC champions Mizzou volleyball defeated Purdue, 3-1, Dec. 2 at the Hearnes Center. The team now advances to the Sweet 16 in this year's NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Tournament. It marks the Tigers' first trip to the NCAA Regionals round since 2010.

Player hits ball over net. — Senior middle blocker Emily Thater spikes the ball over the net, resulting in a point for MU at the game against Purdue. The tigers won 3-1 and will move on to the Sweet 16.

Players cheer. — Setter Courtney Eckenrode and her teammates cheer after scoring a point against Purdue.

No. 4 hits ball. — Setter Courtney Eckenrode sets the ball to her teammate.

Team huddles on sidelines. — The MU volleyball team holds up the number 1 to signify they have one point left to win the match against Purdue.

Older woman embraces a player. — Mizzou fan Nellie Dodd hugs defense specialist Riley Sents after the Tiger’s win. Dodd has been to every home game.

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