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| 09/04/25 - Away | 2-3 L |
| 10/08/24 - Away | 3-0 W |
| 09/12/24 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 09/21/23 - Home | 3-0 W |
| 08/29/23 - Away | 3-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Northwestern is 9-1 against Rittman since October of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Huskies will host the Indians at 6:30 p.m. Northwestern has now lost 13 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since August 25.
On Thursday, Northwestern came up short against Waynedale and fell 3-1.
The final score came out to 25-11, 23-25, 25-21, 25-16.
Meanwhile, Rittman was able to grind out a solid victory over East Canton on Saturday, taking the game 3-1.
Rittman was especially dominant in the third set. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 22-25, 25-13, 25-16.
Northwestern better keep an eye on Mackenzie Beltz. She was instrumental in Rittman's win, getting 13 digs, five kills, and two aces. Beltz is also on a roll when it comes to assists, as she's now posted 15 or more in each of the last 17 games she's played dating back to last season.
Rittman was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 18 aces. That's the most aces they've managed all season.
Northwestern's loss dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Rittman, their win bumped their record up to 6-10.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's matchup: Northwestern has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 6.5 aces per game. However, it's not like Rittman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.7 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other volleyball content.
