One of the most celebrated volleyball players in Illinois history, Laura DeBruler Santos was named First-Team All-American in 2009 after earning Second-Team recognition in 2008. She was also unanimous First-Team All-Big Ten in 2008 and 2009. After a strong start as a senior in 2010, DeBruler Santos suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury. She was named to 12 all-tournament teams, including MVP of three during her Illini career. DeBruler Santos finished her Illini career with the second-highest kills total (1,833) all-time at Illinois. She also ranked first in career attacks (4,806) and eighth in career digs (1,117). DeBruler Santos was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, earned eight Big Ten Player of the Week honors and was a finalist for the LOWE’s Senior Class Award. After graduation, she played for the NUC Volleyball Club in Neuchatel, Switzerland, and competed in the National A League, the highest league in Switzerland, as well as the CEV Cup against other European teams. After several years coaching collegiately, DeBruler Santos is the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Student Success at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.