Chambana Sun

Illinois lost to No. 20 Minnesota in a straight-sets volleyball match on Wednesday night at Maturi Pavilion in Minneapolis.

Taylor de Boer led Illinois with 13 kills, reaching double digits in kills for the 11th consecutive match. She also contributed two blocks, one of which was a solo block. Kenna Phelan recorded her sixth double-double of the season, finishing with 18 assists and 10 digs, along with two kills.

Averie Hernandez had five kills, seven digs, and two assists. Taryn Kirsch registered nine digs, three assists, and served the first two aces of her collegiate career. Kenzie Cogan added seven digs, three assists—matching her career high—and two aces.

The opening set was closely contested. Both teams traded points before Minnesota took a slight lead after a short run. Illinois responded to tie the set at 14 and later at 21 but ultimately dropped the opener 26-24.

In the second set, Illinois started strong but Minnesota used a decisive 13-1 run to gain control and won the set 25-12.

Minnesota built an early lead in the third set as well. After trailing by ten points late in the frame, Illinois went on an 11-1 scoring run to tie it at 21. However, Minnesota secured four of the last five points to complete the sweep.

After this match:

- Head coach Chris Tamas has a record of 161 wins and 102 losses during his tenure.

- Illinois is now 39-47-1 all-time against Minnesota.

- The team holds a record of 6-4 in three-set matches this season.

- Illinois is now 7-3 in true road matches this year.

- The Illini are now 4-1 when wearing navy sleeveless jerseys.

Illinois (12-8 overall, 7-4 Big Ten) will host Iowa next at Huff Hall for its Women Win in Orange match on Sunday afternoon. First serve is scheduled for 1 p.m.

"Taryn Kirsch totaled nine digs, three assists, and two aces.

Had at least nine digs for the 12th time this season.Has 9+ digs in each of the last three matches.

Registered the first two aces of her collegiate career."

"Taylor de Boer finished with 13 kills while swinging at a .346 clip and making two blocks.

Had double-digit kills for the 18th time this season.Has 10+ kills in all 11 Big Ten matches and in 13 of her last 14 appearances overall.

Has at least one block in 10 of the Illini's 11 conference matches.Tallied her fourth solo block of the season."

"Kenna Phelan posted a double-double with 18 assists and 10 digs.

Logged her sixth double-double of the season and the 12th of her career.

Had double-digit digs for the sixth time this season."

"Averie Hernandez accumulated five kills, seven digs, and two assists.

Had at least five kills for the third time this season.Her five kills were her most in a conference match this season."

"Kenzie Cogan collected seven digs, three assists, and two aces.

Equaled her career-high with three assists.

Posted multiple aces for the fifth time this season."

"Ava Wysocki registered the first kill of her collegiate career.

Head coach Chris Tamas moved to 161-102 overall during his time at the helm of the Illini.

Illinois moved to 39-47-1 all-time against Minnesota.

The Illini are now 6-4 in three-set matches this season.

Illinois is now 7-3 in true road matches this season.

The Illini moved to 4-1 when wearing navy sleeveless jerseys."