Junior Kenna Wollard of the Purdue women’s volleyball team has been named one of 14 semifinalists for the American Volleyball Coaches Association National Player of the Year, presented by Nike.

The Dunlap, Illinois native has led Purdue to second place in the Big Ten standings, a No. 9 national ranking, a program-record three reverse sweeps; two of which were against ranked opponents, one of its best starts in program history,19-3, and 10-2 in the Big Ten, an undefeated record in all road matches (10-0 away and 4-0 at neutral sites), six wins against ranked opponents this season, and a No. 6 RPI ranking, believed to be the best in program history, all while the Boilermakers were predicted to finish seventh in the Big Ten with no All-Big Ten preseason accolades.

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