University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball
Recent News About University of Illinois Fighting Illini Women's Volleyball
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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.
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Raina Terry earns consecutive First Team All-Big Ten honors
Illinois volleyball player Raina Terry has been named to the First Team All-Big Ten for the second consecutive year. The league announced this recognition on Thursday, acknowledging Terry's significant contributions during her senior season.
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Illinois volleyball ends regular season with loss to Northwestern
In their final regular-season match, the Illinois Fighting Illini volleyball team was defeated by Northwestern in straight sets at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Saturday night. The loss brought Illinois to a 16-14 overall record and an 11-9 record in Big Ten play. Northwestern's victory improved their season standing to 15-15 with a 9-11 league mark.
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Minnesota defeats Fighting Illini volleyball team in straight sets
Illinois volleyball faced a challenging match against Minnesota at Maturi Pavilion on Friday night, resulting in a straight-set loss. The defeat brought the Fighting Illini's season record to 16-13 and their Big Ten play record to 11-8. Meanwhile, the Golden Gophers improved their season standing to 16-11 with a league mark of 12-7.
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Illinois volleyball concludes regular season with matches against Minnesota and Northwestern
Illinois volleyball is set to conclude its regular season with away matches against Minnesota and Northwestern. The team will face the Golden Gophers on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at Maturi Pavilion, followed by a match against the Wildcats on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Both games will be broadcast on B1G+.
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Illinois volleyball sweeps Michigan on senior night
On Senior Night at Huff Hall, the Illinois volleyball team secured a straight-sets victory over Michigan. This win improved the Fighting Illini's record to 16-12 overall and 11-7 in conference play, while Michigan fell to 7-20 with a 5-13 league mark.
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Illinois volleyball prepares for final home match against Michigan
Illinois volleyball is set to host Michigan for their final regular-season match at Huff Hall on November 18. The game will commence at 6 p.m. CT and will be available on B1G+. A Senior Day ceremony will follow the match to honor six seniors: Kennedy Collins, Vanessa Pan, Jessica Nunge, Raina Terry, Maddie Whittington, and Sophie Gregus.