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Purdue volleyball will open season without Kenna Wollard on August 28

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:11 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Purdue volleyball will open season without Kenna Wollard on August 28

Summary

Purdue volleyball will begin its season without All-American outside hitter Kenna Wollard due to an undisclosed health issue. The ninth-ranked Boilermakers are set to face No. 13 Creighton on Friday, August 28. Wollard, who was key to the team's success last season, announced her absence on social media, indicating she will be out for an undetermined duration. Despite being a senior, she remains eligible for a fifth season under new NCAA rules, allowing her to return next year if she chooses.

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•Purdue plays Creighton in their season opener on August 28.
•Wollard was named second-team All-American last season.
•She averaged 4.41 kills, 0.47 blocks, and 2.03 digs per set last year.
•Wollard is eligible for a fifth season under NCAA rules.

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