Scholar Athlete of the Week | Paityn Chapman
September 17, 2026 | Volleyball, Academic Services
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Sept. 7-13, 2026
Paityn Chapman | Jr., Volleyball | Major: Human Development and Family Studies.
Fighting Illini junior Paityn Chapman helped Illinois to a 2–1 record last week, totaling 36 kills across three matches. She recorded a career-high six blocks in Illinois' victory over Lindenwood on Wednesday and added a career-high three assists in Friday's match at Marquette. Chapman then tied her season high with 16 kills in Sunday's five-set win in a rematch vs. the Golden Eagles, adding a career-high 17 digs and four aces in front of the home crowd at Huff Hall.
Chapman, from Castle Rock, Colorado, is studying Human Development and Family Studies at Illinois.
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