Northwestern had a mixed weekend on the road, sweeping Rutgers in a 3-0 victory on Friday, before suffering a 3-1 loss to Penn State on Saturday.
The first set against Rutgers was a tight battle, with the teams' outside hitters competing for points throughout.
With 2023's 41-13 devastation against Penn State in the back of its mind, a new-look Northwestern entered the match with determination.
The team's performance showed promise, but ultimately fell short against Penn State.
Author's summary: Northwestern volleyball splits road trip.