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Purdue volleyball ranked ninth in preseason poll ahead of 2026 season

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:11 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Purdue volleyball ranked ninth in preseason poll ahead of 2026 season
Summary

Purdue volleyball opens the 2026 season with a ninth-place ranking in the American Volleyball Coaches Association preseason poll. The Boilermakers aim to build on last year's Elite 8 finish, achieving a 27-7 record and tying for third in the Big Ten. Coach Dave Shondell returns key players including Kenna Wollard, Grace Heaney, Taylor Anderson, and Ryan McAleer. Purdue will face No. 13 Creighton on August 28 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

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  • •Purdue volleyball ranked 9th in AVCA preseason poll.
  • •Team finished 27-7 last season, reaching Elite 8.
  • •Key players returning include Kenna Wollard and Taylor Anderson.
  • •Purdue faces No. 13 Creighton on August 28.
  • •Seven Big Ten programs are in the top 10 rankings.
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  • 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Coaches vote Purdue volleyball as preseason top-10 team in rankings
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Purdue volleyball coach Dave Shondell returned his core from an Elite 8 finish, and coaches recognized that in the preseason poll.

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