Krista Hendrickson Assistant Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Krista Hendrickson Assistant Coach | University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics Website
Illinois volleyball is set to face the formidable #2 Nebraska team on October 3rd at Huff Hall. This match, known as the Stuff Huff event, will commence at 6 p.m. and be broadcasted on FS1. The Illinois team, led by coach Chris Tamas, currently holds an 8-4 record for the season.
The Illinois volleyball program has a rich history spanning over 51 seasons, with an overall record of 1,073-626-7. Coach Chris Tamas enters his eighth season with the team and boasts a record of 139-85.
In their last outing, Illinois fell to Washington in straight sets. Despite this setback, Raina Terry remains a standout player for Illinois. Terry has accumulated significant accolades during her time with the Illini and continues to lead in various statistical categories within the Big Ten Conference.
Terry's achievements include being named Big Ten Player of the Week after leading her team with impressive performances in recent matches. She also became MVP of multiple tournaments throughout the season.
Nebraska arrives in Champaign with a strong record of 12-1 and holds second place in national rankings according to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) poll. The Huskers have been dominant against Illinois historically, leading their series with a substantial margin.
This year's Stuff Huff match is sold out for public tickets but remains open for students on a first-come-first-served basis. Traditionally drawing large crowds, this event highlights one of Illinois' key fixtures each season.
As both teams prepare for this anticipated clash, fans are eager to see if Illinois can break Nebraska's nine-match winning streak against them.
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