CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Illinois volleyball player Ashlyn Philpot was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
Philpot helped the Illini go 2-0 last week, including a win over #20 USC. She added back-to-back double-digit kill performances over the weekend, with 28 total kills. Against the Trojans, Philpot posted a career-best 17 kills while hitting .433. Against Ohio State, Philpot tallied 11 kills and a .667 hitting clip.
Philpot becomes the first freshman to earn the award since teammate Raina Terry was honored in 2020.