Illinois Wesleyan Titans Women's Volleyball
Recent News About Illinois Wesleyan Titans Women's Volleyball
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Boyd named CCIW defensive player of the week
NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Junior Kannyn Boyd of Illinois Wesleyan University has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Defensive Player of the Week for her performance in leading the women's volleyball team to a 3-0 weekend at home.
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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball sweeps Loras & Webster at Crafted Classic
The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team concluded a successful weekend at the Crafted Classic on Saturday, September 7. The Titans (4-2) secured victories against Loras College and Webster University, both in straight sets. Juniors Taylor French, Hannah Tellor, and Kannyn Boyd were named to the Crafted Classic All-Tournament Team.
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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball defeats DePauw in home opener
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - In its first match of the 2024 season at the Shirk Center, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team defeated DePauw University in four sets (25-15, 21-25, 25-20, 25-21) to open the Crafted Classic. With this victory, IWU evens its record at 2-2, while DePauw also moves to a 2-2 record.
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Illinois Wesleyan hosts Crafted Classic volleyball tournament
After opening the 2024 season on the road, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team will play its home opener amid one of three home tournaments. The Titans (1-2) will host the Crafted Classic, sponsored by Crafted Commons, on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6-7. DePauw University, Loras College, and Webster University will travel to the Shirk Center for the weekend.
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Titan Table Talk kicks off new season with key IWU sports updates
Titan Table Talk returns for the 2024-25 year with Tommy Gilbert serving as host of the weekly podcast. In the first episode of this season, head football coach Norm Eash previews the upcoming season and a week one trip to Pella, Iowa. Athletic Director Mike Wagner discusses exciting developments within and around IWU athletics, and Kim Nelson-Brown reviews opening weekend and looks ahead to the Titans' home tournament.
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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball faces defeats at Wittenberg Fall Classic
The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team faced challenges on the second day of the Wittenberg Fall Classic, held on August 31, 2024. The Titans (1-2) were swept by Otterbein University and narrowly lost in five sets to Baldwin Wallace University. Junior Taylor French reached a significant milestone during the match against Baldwin Wallace, becoming the 17th player in program history to achieve over 1000 career kills.
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Illinois Wesleyan sweeps No.24 Mount St.Joseph in season opener
The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team commenced its 2024 season with a victory on Friday evening, August 30, during the first day of the Wittenberg Fall Classic in Springfield, Ohio. The Titans (1-0) achieved a sweep against the 24th-ranked Mount St. Joseph University with set scores of 25-20, 25-19, and 25-22.
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Illinois Wesleyan women's volleyball opens season at Wittenberg Fall Classic
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is set to begin its 2024 season at the Wittenberg Fall Classic in Springfield, Ohio, from August 30-31. The two-day tournament, hosted by Wittenberg University, will feature the Titans facing Mount St. Joseph University on Friday at 7 p.m. ET, followed by matches against Otterbein University and Baldwin-Wallace University on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET and 3 p.m. ET, respectively.
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Illinois Wesleyan picked fourth in CCIW volleyball preseason poll
The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) has released its Women's Volleyball Preseason Coaches Poll, with Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) predicted to finish fourth in the league. The poll, unveiled on August 20, awarded IWU 47 points.
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Titan Athletics offers all-access passes for new sports season
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - With the 2024-25 athletic year in full swing, Titan Athletics All-Sports Passes are now available at the Shirk Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays and will also be sold at ticket windows before games.
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Illinois Wesleyan women’s volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award for second straight season
For the second consecutive season, the Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team has earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. The AVCA announced this accolade on Wednesday, July 17. This recognition marks the fourth time in the program's history that the Titans have received this honor.
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Illinois Wesleyan volleyball players earn spots on CSC academic all-district team
Seniors Taylor Babec and Lily Summers from Illinois Wesleyan University's women's volleyball team have been named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District team. The announcement was made on December 12th, recognizing their achievements both on the court and academically.
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Illinois Wesleyan volleyball announces MVP Taylor French among other team awards
The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team held its annual banquet on December 10, 2023, where they announced the award winners for the season. Sophomore Taylor French from Romeoville, Illinois, was named the team's "Most Valuable Player." Freshman Eleanor Palmer from Chicago received the "Most Improved Player" award. The "Most Inspirational" award was shared by junior Jessie Sariev from Schaumburg and seniors Maddie Dryfhout from Orland Park and Lily Summers from Plainfield.
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Taylor French earns AVCA second team all-American honors again
Taylor French, a sophomore from Romeoville, Illinois, has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-America Second Team. This marks her second consecutive season receiving All-American recognition after being named to the third team in 2022.
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Taylor French earns spot on AVCA All-Region 8 First Team again
Sophomore Taylor French from Illinois Wesleyan University's women's volleyball team has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-Region 8 First Team. The announcement was made on November 15, marking the second consecutive year that French has received this honor.
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North Park defeats Illinois Wesleyan in CCIW volleyball semifinals
The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team concluded their season in the semifinals of the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament. On Thursday night, November 9, the Titans were defeated in a four-set match by top-seeded North Park University with scores of 25-19, 25-18, 20-25, and 25-22. The loss brought IWU's overall record to 17 wins and 13 losses, while North Park improved to a record of 24 wins and six losses.
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Illinois Wesleyan faces North Park in CCIW volleyball semifinal
The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is set to face North Park University in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament Semifinal on Thursday, November 9. The match will take place at North Park's venue, with the action beginning at 7 p.m.
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Taylor French earns national player award for second consecutive week
A sophomore from Illinois Wesleyan University, Taylor French, has been recognized for her outstanding performance in women's volleyball. French was named the American Volleyball Coaches Association/GameChanger National Player of the Week and the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Hitter of the Week on November 7. These accolades come just after she was honored as the CCIW Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-CCIW.
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Illinois Wesleyan advances to CCIW semifinals after win against Augustana
The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team secured a spot in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Augustana College on Tuesday, November 7. The match ended with set scores of 25-15, 25-19, 21-25, and 25-21.
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Illinois Wesleyan volleyball hosts Augustana in CCIW quarterfinals
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. - The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team is set to face Augustana College in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament Quarterfinals on Tuesday, November 7. The match will begin at 7 p.m. at the Shirk Center, with Illinois Wesleyan holding the No. 4 seed and Augustana as the fifth seed.