Minnesota was unable to finish the job Friday night and lost the last two sets of the night.

Minnesota found itself down two sets but were able to fight back and avoid a two-game losing streak.

Senior Patricia Ward scored her first goal this season and had one assist along the way.

Defensive back Tyler Nubin secured the win for the Gophers with an interception on Purdue’s last drive of the game.

The Badgers made quick work of the Gophers and swept them in three sets in the first of two rivalry matchups.

Michigan State’s MJ Andrus scored the match-winning goal with just six minutes remaining.

 In their first two home matches of the season, Gopher volleyball won against St. Thomas and Iowa State

The board also discussed the recent transition back to the classroom and to the office for University students, faculty and staff at the meeting.

The plan aims to make college more affordable, among other goals.

Bacon is the winningest woman in Gophers history with four national titles.