INDIANAPOLIS - In a close match up in the Jungle on Tuesday night, the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons edged out IU Indy, defeated the Jags in four sets with a final score of 3-1. Grace Purichia led the Jags in assists with 45 while Elle Patterson led the attack with a team-high 19 kills.
 
The Jaguars came out strong in the first set, winning a close battle 26-24. With 18 kills and a match-high hitting percentage of .424, IU Indy set the tone early.
 
However, the Mastodons quickly regrouped in the second set, winning 25-20. Although the Jags recorded six blocks, the Mastodons still recorded 17 kills to IU Indy's 11 to tie the match at one set apiece.
 
Purdue Fort Wayne continued to build momentum in the third set, dominating with a 25-18 victory. The Jaguars struggled to find their rhythm, hitting just .032, while the Mastodons capitalized on their opportunities with a hitting percentage of .360.
 
The fourth set was a hard-fought back-and-forth battle, with both teams trading points until the end. The Jags and Mastodons both recorded 18 kills in the final set. The Jaguars had a 25-24 set point, but the Mastodons quickly regrouped. Purdue Fort Wayne rallied to score three consecutive points, sealing the match with a 27-25 fourth set win.
 
For the Jaguars, Grace Purichia dished out 45 assists, while Elle Patterson led the team with 19 kills, supported by Maia Long's 11. On defense, Addie Evans led with 14 digs.
 
Looking ahead, IU Indy will host Cleveland State this Friday, November 1 at 6:00 PM in the Jungle.