Season snapshot
- Record:
- 14-6
- Last result:
- W 3-1 vs Rutgers · Thu, Oct 29
- Next match:
- at Penn State · Sat, Oct 31 · 12:30 PM EDT (TV: B1G+)
- Remaining ranked opponents:
- 3
- Schedule sites:
- 16 home · 12 away · 2 neutral
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Purdue Volleyball Schedule 2026
Follow the Boilermakers on their journey to championship glory. Get the latest schedules, roster updates, and game information.
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Match dates & results
2026 schedule & results
Scores checked Oct 31, 2026 · Times as listed
8 upcoming matches · Times shown as listed
DateOpponentLocationFirst serve / resultTV / stream
at Penn State
AwayUniversity Park, Pa.
First serve12:30 PM EDT
TV / stream: B1G+
at Ohio State
AwayColumbus, Ohio
First serve7:00 PM EST
TV / stream: B1G+
vs UCLA
HomeHolloway Gymnasium, West Lafayette, Ind. (Senior Night / Sold Out)
First serve8:00 pm EST
TV / stream: BTN
AwayEast Lansing, Mich.
First serve6:00 pm EST
TV / stream: B1G+
at Michigan
AwayCrisler Center, Ann Arbor, Mich.
First serve6:00 pm EST
TV / stream: B1G+
AwayBloomington, Ind.
First serve7:00 pm EST
TV / stream: B1G+
in Big Ten Tournament
NeutralFishers Event Center, Fishers, Ind.
First serveTBA
TV / stream: BTN
in Big Ten Tournament
NeutralFishers Event Center, Fishers, Ind.
First serveTBA
TV / stream: Not yet listed
This week in Big Ten
- USC vs WisconsinFri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM PT
- UCLA vs MinnesotaFri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM PDT
- Washington vs IowaFri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM PDT
- Penn State vs PurdueSat, Oct 31 · 12:30 PM EDT
- Michigan State vs NebraskaSat, Oct 31 · 4:30 PM ET
Next opponents
- Penn StateOct 31 · 12:30 PM EDT (TV: B1G+)
- Ohio StateNov 4 · 7:00 PM EST (TV: B1G+)
- UCLANov 7 · 8:00 pm EST (TV: BTN)
Purdue Volleyball 2026: Season Outlook & Program Overview
Original analysis of the Purdue Boilermakers program, coaching staff, and 2026 outlook.
2026 Season Outlook
Purdue is coming off arguably the best season in program history - 27-7, 15-5 in the Big Ten for a share of third, a program-record five All-Big Ten First Team honorees and a run to the Elite Eight that ended against top-seeded Pitt. The Boilermakers open 2026 ranked No. 9 nationally and picked fourth in the Big Ten, a projection that reads conservative given they return 71 percent of last season's production and five starters from that regional final team. Dave Shondell said at Big Ten Media Day that this group will be considerably better. The schedule agrees that it had better be: Purdue opens on national television against No. 13 Creighton, hosts reigning national champion Texas A&M four days later, and closes with five of its final six matches on the road, the most demanding finish of any Big Ten team.
Three Boilermakers made the Preseason All-Big Ten team - setter Taylor Anderson, opposite Grace Heaney and outside hitter Kenna Wollard - a total matched only by Nebraska.
Program History & Tradition
Purdue has become one of the Big Ten's most consistent programs under Dave Shondell, reaching back-to-back NCAA regional finals and going 27-7 in 2025 with a 15-5 conference record that tied for third. That team produced a program-record five All-Big Ten First Team honorees. Home matches are split between Holloway Gymnasium and Mackey Arena, where Purdue stages its biggest draws as Mackey Matches.
Head Coach Spotlight
Dave Shondell is one of the longest-tenured coaches in the Big Ten and holds the title of Art and Connie Euler Women's Volleyball Head Coach. He has taken Purdue to back-to-back regional finals and returns five starters from a 2025 team that produced a program-record five All-Big Ten First Team selections. His staff includes associate head coach and recruiting coordinator Kathy Jewell, assistant head coach John Klanac, assistant coach Emily Hill, director of operations Carrie Gurnell, player personnel coordinator Allison Jacobs, and technical coordinator and performance analyst Ryan Wheeler.
What to Watch in 2026
The opener is a real one: Creighton on FOX from Sioux Falls on August 28, against a top-15 program that went 16-0 in BIG EAST play and reached its own Elite Eight. Reigning national champion Texas A&M visits Mackey Arena on September 1 for the first Big Ten/SEC Challenge, with Georgia the following night and TCU on September 6 - three top-20 non-conference opponents in ten days. The Paradise Invitational in the Bahamas follows on September 12 and 13. Big Ten play opens at home against Maryland on September 24 and Wisconsin on September 27, the latter a Blackout Mackey match and the biggest home date of the year.
Purdue has not beaten Nebraska since 2019 and travels to Lincoln on October 17. The finish is brutal - Senior Night against UCLA on November 7 is already sold out, then Michigan State, Michigan and the Monon Spike match at Indiana. The inaugural Big Ten Tournament runs November 20 to 25 at the Fishers Event Center, a short drive from West Lafayette.
Purdue Volleyball 2026 Schedule Overview
Schedule and scores checked October 31, 2026 · Official source: purduesports.com
The 2026 Purdue volleyball schedule opens August 28 against No. 13 Creighton on FOX from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls - a national showcase against a top-15 program that went 16-0 in BIG EAST play and reached its own Elite Eight. Purdue does not get an easy first week. Reigning national champion Texas A&M visits Mackey Arena on September 1 for the first Big Ten/SEC Challenge, with Georgia the following night, and TCU on September 6 makes three top-20 non-conference opponents in ten days. The Paradise Invitational at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in the Bahamas puts Purdue against Houston on September 12 and then either SMU or Kentucky on September 13 depending on results.
Big Ten play opens at home with Maryland on September 24 and Wisconsin on September 27, the latter a Mackey match with a pre-match block party and alumni day - the biggest home date of the year. The West Coast swing to Oregon and Washington comes early, the first weekend of October, and Nebraska in Lincoln follows on October 17. The close is the hardest in the conference: five of the final six matches on the road, ending with the Monon Spike match at Indiana. The inaugural Big Ten Tournament runs November 20 to 25 at the Fishers Event Center, a short drive from West Lafayette.
Full dates, Eastern times, venues and confirmed broadcast are below.
Purdue Volleyball 2026 Photo Gallery
Top Games to Watch
Wisconsin at Purdue
Sunday, September 27Blackout Mackey - a Mackey Arena match with a pre-match block party, alumni day and Purdue Pete's birthday. The biggest home date of the year, against the Big Ten's preseason No. 2.
Texas A&M at Purdue
Tuesday, September 1The reigning national champion visits Mackey Arena for the first Big Ten/SEC Challenge, on FS1.
Purdue vs. Creighton
Friday, August 28The season opener on FOX from Sioux Falls, against a top-15 program that went 16-0 in BIG EAST play and reached the Elite Eight.
Purdue at Nebraska
Saturday, October 17Purdue has not beaten Nebraska since 2019, and the Huskers open the year ranked No. 1 with most of their roster back. Dave Shondell has said publicly he still considers Nebraska the team to beat.
Purdue at Indiana - Monon Spike Match
Tuesday, November 17The rivalry closes the regular season for the second straight year, and the first time in Bloomington in years - the end of a stretch with five of the final six matches on the road.
Key Players to Know
Grace Heaney
Opposite
Redshirt junior, a 2025 AVCA Second Team All-American and a Preseason All-Big Ten pick. She played her best volleyball in the NCAA Tournament, averaging 4.6 kills per set on a .423 clip with 3.0 digs and 0.67 blocks per set, after a regular season that included 19 kills on .417 hitting against Penn State and 26 kills at Michigan State.
Taylor Anderson
Setter
Senior from San Antonio, a 2025 AVCA Second Team All-American and All-Big Ten First Team selection. She dished the most assists by a Purdue setter in twenty years at a .290 clip, the second-most efficient mark in program history, with 30-plus assists in 17 matches, 50-plus in eight, and 33 sets in which Purdue hit .400 or better.
Kenna Wollard
Outside Hitter
Senior and the third of Purdue's three Preseason All-Big Ten honorees after an All-Big Ten First Team season in 2025. Only Nebraska matched Purdue's three preseason selections this year.
Bianka Lulic
Middle Blocker
Redshirt junior at 6-foot-5, part of a middle rotation with Dior Charles and Kate Hansen on a roster that returns five starters from the regional final team.
Season Expectations
Purdue was picked fourth in the 2026 Big Ten preseason poll behind Nebraska, Wisconsin and Penn State, a projection that reads conservative given the Boilermakers return 71 percent of last season's production and finished tied for third. They open at No. 9 nationally. The floor is another NCAA Tournament appearance; the ceiling is a first Final Four, after regional final exits in each of the last two seasons. Three Preseason All-Big Ten selections - Anderson, Heaney and Wollard - is a total matched only by Nebraska.
The schedule is the obstacle: three top-20 non-conference opponents in the first ten days, and five of the final six matches on the road, the most demanding finish of any team in the conference.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who coaches Purdue volleyball?
- Dave Shondell, the Art and Connie Euler Women's Volleyball Head Coach and one of the longest-tenured coaches in the Big Ten. He returns five starters from a 2025 team that went 27-7, finished tied for third in the conference and produced a program-record five All-Big Ten First Team honorees.
- Where does Purdue play its home matches?
- Most home matches are at Holloway Gymnasium. Three are Mackey Matches in Mackey Arena - Texas A&M on September 1, Georgia on September 2 and Wisconsin on September 27 - which is where Purdue stages its biggest draws.
- How can I get Purdue volleyball tickets?
- Season renewals and single-match tickets are sold through purduesports.com, and Big Ten Tournament tickets separately through Ticketmaster. Senior Night against UCLA on November 7 is already sold out. Doors typically open one hour before first serve.
Related Pages
Leadership · Staff
Purdue Volleyball Coaches 2026
The leadership behind Purdue Boilermakers volleyball success
Dave Shondell
Art and Connie Euler Women's Volleyball Head Coach
Dave Shondell is one of the longest-tenured coaches in the Big Ten and has built Purdue into a program that has now reached back-to-back regional finals. He returns five starters from a 2025 team that went 27-7, finished tied for third in the Big Ten and produced a program-record five All-Big Ten First Team honorees.
Kathy Jewell
Associate Head Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Associate head coach and recruiting coordinator.
John Klanac
Assistant Head Coach
Assistant head coach on the Purdue staff.
Emily Hill
Assistant Coach
Assistant coach on the Purdue staff.
Carrie Gurnell
Director of Volleyball Operations
Directs day-to-day operations for the program.
Allison Jacobs
Player Personnel Coordinator
Player personnel coordinator, added in July 2026.
Ryan Wheeler
Technical Coordinator & Performance Analyst
Technical coordinator and performance analyst.
Kohl Kutsch
Graduate Assistant
Graduate assistant on the Purdue staff.
The Squad · Roster
Purdue Volleyball Roster 2026
Meet the 17 athletes on the Purdue Boilermakers volleyball team
| # | Player | Pos | Yr | Ht | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | MaryKate Scheumann Defensive Specialist · Freshman · 5'10" | Defensive Specialist | Freshman | 5'10" | — |
| 3 | Ryan McAleer Defensive Specialist · Junior · 5'6" | Defensive Specialist | Junior | 5'6" | — |
| 4 | Kenna Wollard Outside Hitter · Senior · 6'1" | Outside Hitter | Senior | 6'1" | — |
| 5 | Taylor Anderson Setter · Senior · 6'1" | Setter | Senior | 6'1" | San Antonio, TX |
| 6 | Sienna Foster Defensive Specialist · R-Sophomore · 5'9" | Defensive Specialist | R-Sophomore | 5'9" | — |
| 7 | Bianka Lulic Middle Blocker · R-Junior · 6'5" | Middle Blocker | R-Junior | 6'5" | — |
| 8 | Isabelle Bardin Setter · R-Freshman · 6'3" | Setter | R-Freshman | 6'3" | — |
| 9 | Dior Charles Middle Blocker · Senior · 6'1" | Middle Blocker | Senior | 6'1" | — |
| 12 | Kate Hansen Middle Blocker · Senior · 6'3" | Middle Blocker | Senior | 6'3" | — |
| 14 | Grace Heaney Opposite · R-Junior · 6'2" | Opposite | R-Junior | 6'2" | — |
| 15 | Rachel Williams Opposite · R-Freshman · 6'3" | Opposite | R-Freshman | 6'3" | — |
| 16 | Morgan Williams Middle Blocker · R-Freshman · 6'3" | Middle Blocker | R-Freshman | 6'3" | — |
| 17 | Sydni Vice Outside Hitter · Freshman · 6'4" | Outside Hitter | Freshman | 6'4" | — |
| 18 | Addy Tindall Outside Hitter · R-Freshman · 6'3" | Outside Hitter | R-Freshman | 6'3" | — |
| 19 | Elle Schara Defensive Specialist · Freshman · 5'10" | Defensive Specialist | Freshman | 5'10" | — |
| 20 | Lily Bosworth Middle Blocker · Freshman · 6'4" | Middle Blocker | Freshman | 6'4" | — |
| 21 | Lameen Mambu Outside Hitter · Sophomore · 6'0" | Outside Hitter | Sophomore | 6'0" | — |
Fan Guide · FAQ
Purdue Volleyball FAQ 2026
Everything you need to know about Purdue Boilermakers volleyball
- 01
Where do the Boilermakers play home games?
The Purdue Boilermakers play their home volleyball matches at Holloway Gymnasium and Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.
- 02
How can I purchase tickets?
Tickets can be purchased through the Purdue Athletics website, at the arena box offices, or through authorized ticket resellers.
- 03
What time do doors open for matches?
Doors typically open 60 minutes before the scheduled match time. We recommend arriving early for the best seating options.
- 04
What conference is Purdue in?
Purdue competes in the Big Ten Conference, facing teams like Nebraska, Wisconsin, Penn State, and Minnesota in conference play.
- 05
Where can I find the full Purdue Volleyball Schedule 2026?
The complete 2026 Purdue volleyball schedule with every Boilermakers match, opponent, date, time and location is listed on this page above. It is updated whenever the athletic department confirms new times, TV assignments or venue changes.
- 06
When does the Purdue Boilermakers volleyball season start in 2026?
Purdue opens the 2026 volleyball season in late August with non-conference play, then rolls into Big Ten matches from mid-September through November. The full 2026 slate leads into the NCAA Tournament in December.
- 07
Where do the Boilermakers play their home volleyball matches?
Purdue plays home volleyball matches at Holloway Gymnasium in West Lafayette. The arena hosts every home date on the 2026 schedule, and doors typically open about an hour before first serve.
- 08
How can I watch Purdue volleyball games in 2026?
Most 2026 Boilermakers matches air on Big Ten network partners (ESPN, ESPN+, Big Ten Network, ACC Network, SEC Network or FS1 depending on the game). Each row on the schedule above shows the confirmed TV or streaming outlet as soon as it is announced.
- 09
Who are Purdue's biggest 2026 volleyball opponents?
The 2026 schedule features Big Ten rivalry matches plus marquee non-conference tests. See the schedule table on this page for every Boilermakers opponent, dates and locations for the full 2026 season.
Season Storylines
2026 Purdue Volleyball Season
Big Ten Schedule
Purdue faces the toughest conference in the nation, battling rivals like Nebraska, Wisconsin, Penn State, and Minnesota throughout the Big Ten season.
Home Games in West Lafayette
Experience the electric atmosphere at Holloway Gymnasium and Mackey Arena where Purdue volleyball draws enthusiastic crowds and creates an unmatched home court advantage.
NCAA Tournament Path
Follow Purdue's journey through the NCAA Tournament as the Boilermakers compete for deep postseason runs and establish themselves among the nation's elite.
Where to Watch
Where to Watch Purdue Volleyball
Holloway Gymnasium & Mackey Arena
Address: 900 John R. Wooden Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Capacity: 6,000+ fans
Purdue splits home matches between two buildings. Most are at Holloway Gymnasium; three are Mackey Matches in Mackey Arena - Texas A&M on September 1, Georgia on September 2 and Wisconsin on September 27 - which is where Purdue puts its biggest draws. Season renewals and single-match tickets are sold through purduesports.com, and Big Ten Tournament tickets separately through Ticketmaster. Senior Night against UCLA on November 7 is already sold out.
Doors typically open one hour before first serve. Theme nights run through the fall, including Bingo Night and Hammer Down the Stigma on September 6, Hammer Down Cancer on September 17, Picklepalooza with a paddle giveaway on September 24, Blackout Mackey on September 27, Military Appreciation on October 11 and Hawaiian Night on October 23.
TV & Streaming
Networks: Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2
Streaming: B1G+, ESPN+
Nearly every match has a confirmed home. FOX carries Creighton on August 28 and FS1 has Texas A&M on September 1. The Bahamas match against SMU or Kentucky on September 13 is on ESPN or ESPN2. BTN carries Georgia, TCU, Wisconsin, Oregon, USC, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Northwestern, UCLA and the Big Ten Tournament.
B1G+ has IU Indy, UAlbany, UCF, Maryland, Washington, Minnesota, Rutgers, Ohio State, Michigan State, Michigan and Indiana. Penn State on October 31 is still to be announced, and the Houston match in the Bahamas has no announced broadcast. BTN is carried on most cable systems and on Fubo, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream and Sling Blue with the Sports add-on; B1G+ is the Big Ten's own subscription streaming service.
Heritage · Legacy
Purdue Volleyball Program History
The Purdue Boilermakers women's volleyball program has become one of the premier programs in the Big Ten Conference. Under legendary head coach Dave Shondell, Purdue has consistently reached the NCAA Tournament and produced numerous All-Americans.
The Boilermakers have established themselves as a force in the Big Ten, regularly competing for conference championships. The program's commitment to excellence has made Purdue a destination for top recruits nationwide.
Purdue volleyball has created one of the most passionate fanbases in college volleyball. Holloway Gymnasium and Mackey Arena provide electric atmospheres for every home match.
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