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ers. Their approach results in an abilAurora Kan won the individual ity to apply pressure in their attacking title, the first of her college career, third of the field but also can leave finishing at 2-over after posting backthem vulnerable in the midfield. to-back 71s. Kan defeated teammate "They are always in an attacking Brooke Beegle, who finished second approach," Klatte said. "They are comtwo shots back at 4-over. mitted to creating opportunities. But Johanna Tillstrom posted a fifthwe feel like we might be able to find place finish for the Boilermakers. Aurora Kan some spaces to take advantage. The host Bulldogs finished second "The amount of pressure they can at 62-over and Indiana State was third. apply is different. Then they can choose to sit Purdue is off this week before making the off in a zone defensively and change their ap- short trip to Indianapolis for the Hoosier Fall proach. They are great at doing what they do." Invitational Oct. 19-20. With six matches remaining in Big Ten The men's team returns to action early play, the Boilermakers are in good position to next week for the two-day Crooked Stick Insecure a Big Ten Tournament bid and are only vitational in Carmel. three points out of the title race. It's a welcomed position after struggles in Turner selected for team USA Former Purdue standout Ariel Turner has the past couple years. Purdue hopes to make the NCAA Tournament for the first time since been named to the USA national team that will compete at the FIVB Volleyball Women's 2009. The middle of the conference features six Under-23 World Championships. The event is Oct. 5-12 in Mexico. teams separated by only four points between After completing her final season for the third and eighth place. "Without a doubt, this is exactly where we Boilermakers in 2012, Turner now plays prowould like to be," Klatte said. "With the teams fessionally in France. She is one of 12 players we have remaining, we are playing teams competing for the United States. "This is a great moment for her," Shondell who are in that logjam with us. Right now, we control our destiny and it should be exciting." said. "I know this has been her dream to work her way up the pipeline of USA volleyball. women's golf runs away with "This is the team that they will be lookButler Invitational ing at to fill the voids on the national team. Purdue captured its first tournament title I know she is thrilled about the opportunity." of the fall season, winning the Butler InvitaTurner was a two-time All-American at tional by 28 strokes over the weekend. The Purdue as well as the 2011 Big Ten Player-ofBoilermakers finished 35-over for the two- the-Year and the 2012 Academic All-Ameriday event. can-of-the-Year. j GoldanDBlack express • volume 24, express 6 • 42