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Illinois players earn Big Ten honors after ranked wins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 3:09 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Illinois players earn Big Ten honors after ranked wins

Summary

Kenna Phelan and Talita Goncalves received Big Ten accolades following Illinois' recent victories over ranked opponents. Phelan was named Setter of the Week, achieving an average of 10.43 assists per set, including a double-double performance against No. 15 Minnesota. Goncalves contributed as libero, recording the most digs against Minnesota and a perfect reception percentage against No. 23 USC. Illinois next faces No. 22 Washington on Friday and No. 17 Oregon on Sunday.

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•Kenna Phelan named Setter of the Week for averaging 10.43 assists per set.
•Talita Goncalves led in digs against Minnesota and had perfect reception against USC.
•Illinois defeated both No. 15 Minnesota and No. 23 USC in back-to-back matches.
•Illinois plays No. 22 Washington on Friday and No. 17 Oregon on Sunday.

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3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Two Illini earn weekly Big Ten honors after back-to-back ranked wins

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Kenna Phelan and Talita Goncalves were honored by the Big Ten for their performances in Illinois’ back-to-back ranked conference wins. Phelan was named Setter of the Week, averaging 10.43 assists per set over two games, logging a double-double against No. 15 Minnesota. Goncalves stepped up as libero for both games, leading […]
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