University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball
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Illinois earns perfect score at Athlete Activism Summit
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Illinois Volleyball's Cari Bohm represented Illinois at the 2024 Athlete Activism Summit, a four-day event from June 27-30 hosted by Athlete Ally, a non-profit LGBTQIA+ athletic advocacy group that aims to make athletic communities more inclusive and less discriminatory.
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Illinois volleyball announces non-conference schedule featuring tough opponents
Illinois volleyball head coach Chris Tamas has announced the team's non-conference schedule for the 2024 season. The Fighting Illini will compete in ten matches, including one at their home venue, Huff Hall. Four of their opponents participated in the 2023 NCAA Tournament.
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Big Ten unveils Illinois volleyball schedule for upcoming season
The Big Ten Conference has announced its 2024 volleyball schedule, which includes a 20-match league play for Illinois. The Fighting Illini will face three teams both at home and away, while the remaining 14 teams will be played once—seven at home and seven on the road. This year's rotation ensures that all matchups not held at certain sites in 2023 will occur there in 2024. Additionally, teams in Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Central Standard Time (CST) each have one away/away road trip to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Geographic considerations and competitive balance were...
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Jordyn Poulter joins U.S. Women's Volleyball Team for Paris Olympics
Illinois volleyball alum Jordyn Poulter has been named to the U.S. Women's Volleyball team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, as announced by USA Volleyball. Poulter is one of 12 players selected for the Olympic roster.
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Illinois Volleyball strengthens team with transfers Vivian Campbell & Averie Hernandez
Illinois Volleyball has bolstered its roster with the addition of two transfers, as announced by Head Coach Chris Tamas. Vivian Campbell and Averie Hernandez are set to join the Fighting Illini for the 2024 season, complementing six other newcomers.
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Illinois volleyball opens ticket sales for 2024 season
Fighting Illini volleyball has opened the season ticket renewal period for its 2024 campaign, with head coach Chris Tamas leading the team into his eighth season. Current season ticket holders have until Tuesday, June 25, to renew their tickets. After this deadline, fans may have the opportunity to upgrade their seats if available.
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Christine Pullen joins Illini volleyball alongside five new recruits
Illinois volleyball has announced the addition of Christine Pullen to its roster for the upcoming season. Head coach Chris Tamas confirmed her inclusion on Friday, along with five other newcomers: Kenzie Cogan, Christina Martinez Mundo, Ashlyn Philpot, Raegen Reilly, and Laynie Smith.
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Big Ten sets dates for 2024 volleyball media days
The Big Ten Conference has announced the schedule for its 2024 Volleyball Media Days. The event is set to occur on August 5-6 at the Big Ten Network studios in Chicago.
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Illini athletes celebrated at The Oskees; top performers recognized
Illinois' top student-athletes were recognized at The Oskees event held at the State Farm Center in Champaign. This annual celebration acknowledges first-year letter jacket recipients, graduating athletes, and those who have excelled in both sports and academics. The 2024 ceremony marked the second year of a fully-attended banquet since 2019, after modifications due to COVID-19.
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Illinois volleyball cancels Marquette match citing player safety concerns
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Illinois volleyball team's spring match against Marquette has been canceled. The match was originally scheduled for Saturday in Rockford, Illinois. According to a statement, the decision was made with "the players' health and safety in mind." There are no plans to reschedule the contest.
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Illinois volleyball welcomes Raegen Reilly for upcoming season
Illinois volleyball head coach Chris Tamas has announced the addition of Raegen Reilly to the team for the upcoming season. Reilly will join newcomers Kenzie Cogan, Christina Martinez Mundo, Ashlyn Philpot, and Laynie Smith.
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Illinois volleyball to face DePaul in spring match at Huff Hall
Illinois volleyball is set to host DePaul at Huff Hall on Friday, with the match starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Raina Terry joins USAV National Team Open Program in Colorado Springs
Illinois volleyball player Raina Terry has been chosen to participate in the USA Volleyball's National Team Open Program this weekend in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The program serves as a selection process for both the U.S. Women's National Team and the U.S. Women's Collegiate National Team.
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Illinois volleyball prepares for expanded Big Ten competition
The Illinois volleyball team is gearing up for the 2024 Big Ten regular season, with the league office recently announcing their conference opponents. This marks the first schedule following the addition of Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington to the conference.
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Illinois volleyball adds Kenzie Cogan to roster for upcoming season
Illinois Volleyball has announced the addition of Kenzie Cogan to its team for the upcoming season. Head coach Chris Tamas confirmed her inclusion alongside three other new players: Christina Martinez Mundo, Ashlyn Philpot, and Laynie Smith.
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Illinois volleyball welcomes transfer Christina Martinez Mundo from Eastern Illinois
Illinois volleyball has announced the addition of Christina Martinez Mundo to its team. The transfer comes after her four-year tenure at Eastern Illinois University, where she played both indoor and beach volleyball.
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Illinois volleyball announces four-match spring schedule
Illinois volleyball has released its spring schedule, featuring four matches, including one at Huff Hall. The Fighting Illini will begin their spring season against DePaul on March 8. The match is set to start at 5:30 p.m. CT at Huff Hall, with free admission for all attendees.
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Caroline Barnes earns CSC academic all-district honors for second year
Illinois volleyball player Caroline Barnes has been recognized as a College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District honoree for the second consecutive year. The announcement was made on Tuesday.
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Illinois athletes named to Academic All-Big Ten team
The Big Ten Conference has announced the fall sports student-athletes who have been named to the Academic All-Big Ten team. This recognition requires students to be part of a varsity team, enrolled full-time for at least 12 months, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Raina Terry earns AVCA all-region honor for two consecutive seasons
Raina Terry has been recognized as an American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Northeast All-Region selection for the second consecutive season. This announcement came on Tuesday, adding to her accolades following her recent First-Team All-Big Ten selection by the league's coaches and media.