2/2/2010

Illinois Volleyball Spring Notebook #1

Illini volleyball spent most of 2009 inside the top 10 and to help prepare his team to advance even further in the NCAA Tournament, head coach Kevin Hambly has put together...  FULL STORY

2/1/2010

Injury forces end to Nelson's career at Illinois

After starting at middle blocker in 2008, Illinois junior Abby Nelson battled a degenerative hip injury throughout the 2009 season and did not appear in a match. Illini...  FULL STORY

1/23/2010

Kump, Johnson, Bangert earn special recognition at...

Juniors Nicole Kump and Johannah Bangert and freshman Erin Johnson received special awards at the annual Networker's Volleyball Awards Banquet. The team also honored its...  FULL STORY

1/15/2010

Illinois signee named All-America & to 'Team of...

Illinois signee Jennifer Bonilla has been named to the ESPN RISE All-America First Team. Bonilla, a senior at Marymount High School in Los Angeles, was the only libero...  FULL STORY

12/23/2009

Illinois Volleyball Finishes No. 10 in Final AVCA Poll

The 2009 season saw continued success for Illinois volleyball. With a 26-6 final record, only four teams in school history posted a better winning percentage. The Illini...  FULL STORY

12/16/2009

Laura DeBruler named First Team All-America

.-- Illinois junior outside hitter Laura DeBruler was named First Team All-America. This is the second consecutive All-America honor for DeBruler after receiving second...  FULL STORY

12/11/2009

Hawai'i takes Illinois in four

Fifth-seeded Illinois put up a valiant effort in its Regional Semifinal match with 12th-seeded Hawaii, but in the end, the Rainbow Wahine used a decisive advantage in the...  FULL STORY

12/10/2009

DeBruler Named First-Team All-Region

Illinois junior outside hitter Laura DeBruler was named First Team All-Mideast Region by the coaches in the region. This is the second consecutive all-region accolade for...  FULL STORY

NCAA Tournament Info

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