University of Illinois
17-10,9-7Big Ten
Penn State
21-5,13-3Big Ten
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn St. | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Illinois | 13 | 20 | 21 | 0 |
November 14, 2026 | Volleyball
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – #25 Illinois fell to #10 Penn State in straight sets on Senior Night at Huff Hall on Saturday.
The 25-13, 25-20, 25-21 defeat saw the Orange and Blue move to 17-10 on the year and 9-7 in Big Ten play.
Kristina Starostenko collected a team-high nine kills while swinging at a .533 clip and adding two blocks and a dig. Alyssa Aguayo amassed seven kills, 10 digs, and two assists.
Maya Harris had a match-high two aces and tacked on nine digs with two assists, and Taylor de Boer totaled five kills and two blocks. Paityn Chapman posted five kills and five digs.
#25 Illinois (17-10, 9-7 Big Ten) wraps up the regular season with a road match at Iowa on Tuesday night. First serve between the Fighting Illini and the Hawkeyes is slated for 6 p.m. CT on B1G+.
NOTES
- Kristina Starostenko posted nine kills, two blocks, and a dig.
- Has 24 consecutive multi-block appearances.
- Alyssa Aguayo tallied seven kills, 10 digs, and two assists.
- Had her sixth outing this year with 10+ digs.
- Tied a season-high with two assists.
- Has reached this mark in six matches this year.
- Sophi Randall recorded nine assists, three digs, two blocks, and a kill.
- Tallied multiple blocks for the fourth time this season.
- Had at least one kill for the third time this season.
- Taylor de Boer totaled five kills, two blocks, and a dig.
- Notched multiple blocks for the seventh time this season.
- Maya Harris finished with two aces, nine digs, and two assists.
- Has multiple aces in 15 appearances.
- Has four multi-assist outings this season.
- Illinois moved to 8-5 in home matches this season.
- The Illini are now 11-5 in three-set contests this season.
- The Illini are now 2-3 when wearing blue long-sleeve jerseys.
