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Wednesday, November 26
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Volleyball Central: Illinois and Purdue
11/24/2025 3:45:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The regular season comes to a close in the Big Ten this week as all 18 programs fight to firm up their place in the conference standings. The Indiana volleyball team (22-6, 13-5 B1G) has shattered expectations this season after being picked 11th in the Big Ten Preseason Poll. With just one win this week, IU will be guaranteed a top five finish in the league for the first time since 1999.
IU will play the final week of the regular season on the road with trips to Illinois (Wednesday) and Purdue (Saturday) on the docket. This year has seen IU be fantastic away from home in league play. It will have two chances to break long road losing streaks this week. The Hoosiers haven't won in Champaign since 2007 and haven't beaten Purdue in West Lafayette since 2009.
The three-headed offensive monster of senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles, senior opposite hitter Avry Tatum and freshman outside hitter Jaidyn Jager continues to roll on. All three are averaging at least 3.19 kills per set and hitting at a clip of .250 or better. Add in freshman setter Teodora Krickovic and IU has four legitimate All-Big Ten and All-American candidates in 2025.
Alonso-Corcelles could be in line for history as she winds down her collegiate career. One win this week would make her the winningest player in program history (in the NCAA era). She's tied the mark with 74 career wins but could cement herself as one of the most impactful Hoosiers of all-time. IU knows it will be in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 15 years and will now play for potential hosting rights down the stretch.
Gameday Info
at Illinois (Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 – 9 p.m. ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/44wik9K
Live Stats: bit.ly/48iOyHX
at #11 Purdue (Saturday, November 30th – 3 p.m. ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/48iVrsZ
Live Stats: bit.ly/4psoYHs
Stat and Trends
• The month of November has been historically kind to senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles. Since a tough match at No. 11 Wisconsin, the Madrid native has been on a roll. She's had 10-or-more kills in four-straight matches and is averaging 3.62 kills per set in that stretch.
• Getting the middles involved has added extra impact to IU's dynamic offense this season. Freshman middle blocker Victoria Gray has been errorless over the past four matches. She's hitting .594 since November 14th and is averaging 1.46 kills per set in that period.
• After each road loss this season, IU has won at least the next two road matches following that. IU hasn't played on the road since an away loss to No. 11 Wisconsin (Nov. 9). If history is any indicator, the Hoosiers should be in line for a big week away from Wilkinson Hall.
Notable
CHASING 23: The Hoosiers will have a chance at program history this week on the road. With just one victory, they will match a single-season school record for wins (23) in a season during the NCAA era. With two wins, IU would break the single-season program record for victories (24).
BALANCE ON THE PINS: Indiana is the only Power Four program who has three different players averaging at least 3.19 kills per set this season. On 10 different occasions this year, all three of IU's pin hitters have gone for 10+ kills each. Senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles leads the team with 3.57 kills per set.
CANDELA HISTORY: Senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles can make history this week as IU closes the regular season. IU needs just one more win to make Alonso-Corcelles the winningest player in program history - during the NCAA era. A win over Illinois or Purdue would give her 75 in her four years in Bloomington.
ROAD WARRIORS: IU is 6-2 on the road in the Big Ten this season. That includes three top-25 road wins in league play. With just one win on the road at either Illinois or Purdue, IU would set a program record for Big Ten road wins (7) in a single season. It already owns the most overall road wins (8) in one year in program history.
HOT OFFENSE: Barring anything crazy, IU will break a single-season record for hitting percentage. The Hoosiers are currently hitting .288 on the year, over 40 points better than the program standard (.246 - 1989). IU has hit above .300 on 13 different occasions this year. IU hit .450+ in consecutive matches against Maryland (Nov. 16) and Rutgers (Nov. 20) last week.
VIC STEPPING UP: When freshman middle blocker Victoria Gray gets the ball, she's been especially lethal. Since a win over Maryland on Oct. 31, Gray is hitting .444 with just seven attacking errors. She's averaging 1.59 kills per set in that stretch and has worked her season hitting percentage up to .371 in her first year of college.
BIG IN NOVEMBER: Senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles has been so good in the month of November in her career. Over the last four years, the Madrid native has 24 double-digit kill efforts in the month of November alone. During her IU career, she's had 10+ kills in 49 of 78 conference matches.
POWER DUO: IU is 25-8 over the last three years when senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles and senior opposite Avry Tatum each record 10 kills in the same match. It last happened in a commanding win over Rutgers (Nov. 20). On the season, the Hoosiers are 6-1 in conference play in 2025 when this occurs.
Scouting the Opponent
Illinois (13-14, 8-10 B1G)
• Illinois has struggled down the stretch but has a chance at a tournament bid with two wins in the final week of the season. The Fighting Illini beat Purdue at Mackey earlier in the season but are riding a three-game losing streak into Huff Hall on Wednesday.
• Outside hitter Taylor de Boer has been playing just three rotations this season but leads the team with 3.59 kills per set. She's hitting just .222 on the year but has over 360 points for Illinois. Outside hitter Alyssa Aguyao has been a great passer and also adds 2.76 kills per set.
• Setter Kenna Phelan is enjoying a breakout season after transferring from Florida State. She's averaging 9.73 assists per set in a 5-1 system. One of her favorite options is middle blocker Ashlyn Philpot. The All-Big Ten Freshman team selection in 2024 is hitting .353 on the year with 2.11 kills per set.
Purdue (23-5, 14-4 B1G)
• The Boilermakers shook off a couple tough losses and returned to winning ways with a four-set victory over Northwestern. Purdue has exceeded all expectations this week and are in line for a top-three finish in the Big Ten. It is all but locked in to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament.
• Setter Taylor Anderson has done a great job at guiding the offense in her third year in West Lafayette. She's averaging 10.65 assists per set while Purdue hits at a fantastic .289 clip. Outside hitter Kenna Wollard (4.44 kills per set) and opposite hitter Grace Heaney (3.27 kills per set) have developed into All-Big Ten players this year.
• Libero Ryan McAleer has done a nice job in her first year in the jersey. She's a potential All-Big Ten candidate with 3.54 digs per set and 1.26 assists per set. Purdue is always one of the best defensive teams in the league. It averages 13.11 digs per set and 2.40 blocks per set.
Inside the Series
Illinois
• The Fighting Illini have been one of the premier Midwest programs in NCAA volleyball history. They were in the Final Four as recently as 2018 and made the NCAA Tournament in 2024. IU has had little success against Illinois but has won three of the last five matches.
• Winning in Huff Hall has long evaded the Hoosiers. IU hasn't won a road game in Champaign since 2007. All-time, it has won just four away contests against Illinois in program history.
Purdue
• The Boilermakers have been the premier team in the state since Dave Shondell took over the program in 2003. He is 41-4 against the Hoosiers since taking charge of the Purdue program.
• Head coach Steve Aird has had some close calls against Purdue during his time at Indiana. Before breaking through and winning in 2023, he had lost four times in five sets. His first three games against Purdue while at IU were five-set losses.
• All-time, Purdue leads the series at 80-36. Seven of the last eight contests in the series have gone at least four sets.
IU will play the final week of the regular season on the road with trips to Illinois (Wednesday) and Purdue (Saturday) on the docket. This year has seen IU be fantastic away from home in league play. It will have two chances to break long road losing streaks this week. The Hoosiers haven't won in Champaign since 2007 and haven't beaten Purdue in West Lafayette since 2009.
The three-headed offensive monster of senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles, senior opposite hitter Avry Tatum and freshman outside hitter Jaidyn Jager continues to roll on. All three are averaging at least 3.19 kills per set and hitting at a clip of .250 or better. Add in freshman setter Teodora Krickovic and IU has four legitimate All-Big Ten and All-American candidates in 2025.
Alonso-Corcelles could be in line for history as she winds down her collegiate career. One win this week would make her the winningest player in program history (in the NCAA era). She's tied the mark with 74 career wins but could cement herself as one of the most impactful Hoosiers of all-time. IU knows it will be in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 15 years and will now play for potential hosting rights down the stretch.
Gameday Info
at Illinois (Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 – 9 p.m. ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/44wik9K
Live Stats: bit.ly/48iOyHX
at #11 Purdue (Saturday, November 30th – 3 p.m. ET)
Live Video: bit.ly/48iVrsZ
Live Stats: bit.ly/4psoYHs
Stat and Trends
• The month of November has been historically kind to senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles. Since a tough match at No. 11 Wisconsin, the Madrid native has been on a roll. She's had 10-or-more kills in four-straight matches and is averaging 3.62 kills per set in that stretch.
• Getting the middles involved has added extra impact to IU's dynamic offense this season. Freshman middle blocker Victoria Gray has been errorless over the past four matches. She's hitting .594 since November 14th and is averaging 1.46 kills per set in that period.
• After each road loss this season, IU has won at least the next two road matches following that. IU hasn't played on the road since an away loss to No. 11 Wisconsin (Nov. 9). If history is any indicator, the Hoosiers should be in line for a big week away from Wilkinson Hall.
Notable
CHASING 23: The Hoosiers will have a chance at program history this week on the road. With just one victory, they will match a single-season school record for wins (23) in a season during the NCAA era. With two wins, IU would break the single-season program record for victories (24).
BALANCE ON THE PINS: Indiana is the only Power Four program who has three different players averaging at least 3.19 kills per set this season. On 10 different occasions this year, all three of IU's pin hitters have gone for 10+ kills each. Senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles leads the team with 3.57 kills per set.
CANDELA HISTORY: Senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles can make history this week as IU closes the regular season. IU needs just one more win to make Alonso-Corcelles the winningest player in program history - during the NCAA era. A win over Illinois or Purdue would give her 75 in her four years in Bloomington.
ROAD WARRIORS: IU is 6-2 on the road in the Big Ten this season. That includes three top-25 road wins in league play. With just one win on the road at either Illinois or Purdue, IU would set a program record for Big Ten road wins (7) in a single season. It already owns the most overall road wins (8) in one year in program history.
HOT OFFENSE: Barring anything crazy, IU will break a single-season record for hitting percentage. The Hoosiers are currently hitting .288 on the year, over 40 points better than the program standard (.246 - 1989). IU has hit above .300 on 13 different occasions this year. IU hit .450+ in consecutive matches against Maryland (Nov. 16) and Rutgers (Nov. 20) last week.
VIC STEPPING UP: When freshman middle blocker Victoria Gray gets the ball, she's been especially lethal. Since a win over Maryland on Oct. 31, Gray is hitting .444 with just seven attacking errors. She's averaging 1.59 kills per set in that stretch and has worked her season hitting percentage up to .371 in her first year of college.
BIG IN NOVEMBER: Senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles has been so good in the month of November in her career. Over the last four years, the Madrid native has 24 double-digit kill efforts in the month of November alone. During her IU career, she's had 10+ kills in 49 of 78 conference matches.
POWER DUO: IU is 25-8 over the last three years when senior outside hitter Candela Alonso-Corcelles and senior opposite Avry Tatum each record 10 kills in the same match. It last happened in a commanding win over Rutgers (Nov. 20). On the season, the Hoosiers are 6-1 in conference play in 2025 when this occurs.
Scouting the Opponent
Illinois (13-14, 8-10 B1G)
• Illinois has struggled down the stretch but has a chance at a tournament bid with two wins in the final week of the season. The Fighting Illini beat Purdue at Mackey earlier in the season but are riding a three-game losing streak into Huff Hall on Wednesday.
• Outside hitter Taylor de Boer has been playing just three rotations this season but leads the team with 3.59 kills per set. She's hitting just .222 on the year but has over 360 points for Illinois. Outside hitter Alyssa Aguyao has been a great passer and also adds 2.76 kills per set.
• Setter Kenna Phelan is enjoying a breakout season after transferring from Florida State. She's averaging 9.73 assists per set in a 5-1 system. One of her favorite options is middle blocker Ashlyn Philpot. The All-Big Ten Freshman team selection in 2024 is hitting .353 on the year with 2.11 kills per set.
Purdue (23-5, 14-4 B1G)
• The Boilermakers shook off a couple tough losses and returned to winning ways with a four-set victory over Northwestern. Purdue has exceeded all expectations this week and are in line for a top-three finish in the Big Ten. It is all but locked in to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament.
• Setter Taylor Anderson has done a great job at guiding the offense in her third year in West Lafayette. She's averaging 10.65 assists per set while Purdue hits at a fantastic .289 clip. Outside hitter Kenna Wollard (4.44 kills per set) and opposite hitter Grace Heaney (3.27 kills per set) have developed into All-Big Ten players this year.
• Libero Ryan McAleer has done a nice job in her first year in the jersey. She's a potential All-Big Ten candidate with 3.54 digs per set and 1.26 assists per set. Purdue is always one of the best defensive teams in the league. It averages 13.11 digs per set and 2.40 blocks per set.
Inside the Series
Illinois
• The Fighting Illini have been one of the premier Midwest programs in NCAA volleyball history. They were in the Final Four as recently as 2018 and made the NCAA Tournament in 2024. IU has had little success against Illinois but has won three of the last five matches.
• Winning in Huff Hall has long evaded the Hoosiers. IU hasn't won a road game in Champaign since 2007. All-time, it has won just four away contests against Illinois in program history.
Purdue
• The Boilermakers have been the premier team in the state since Dave Shondell took over the program in 2003. He is 41-4 against the Hoosiers since taking charge of the Purdue program.
• Head coach Steve Aird has had some close calls against Purdue during his time at Indiana. Before breaking through and winning in 2023, he had lost four times in five sets. His first three games against Purdue while at IU were five-set losses.
• All-time, Purdue leads the series at 80-36. Seven of the last eight contests in the series have gone at least four sets.
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