3 Boilermakers Earn First-Team All-Big Ten Volleyball Honors

Three Purdue volleyball players have received first-team All-Big Ten honors following the conclusion of the 2025 regular season. The announcement was made on Big Ten Network on Tuesday.

Setter Taylor Anderson, outside hitter Kenna Wollard, and opposite Grace Heaney all received first-team All-Big Ten accolades for their efforts during the 2025 campaign. Wollard was a unanimous selection.

Anderson, Wollard, and Heaney helped lead Purdue to a 24-6 overall record and a 15-5 mark in the Big Ten. The Boilermakers finished third in the conference standings, four spots higher than their seventh spot in the preseason predictions.

Additionally, Purdue libero Ryan McAleer and outside hitter Akasha Anderson earned second-team All-Big Ten honors. Middle blocker Bianki Lulic was the winner of the Sportsmanship Award.

Purdue earned a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will host the first two rounds. The Boilermakers open up tournament play on Thursday, hosting Wright State at approximately 7 p.m. ET.

Taylor Anderson stats (1st team)

Purdue Junior Taylor Anderson (5) returns an errant dig | Chad Krockover / For The Journal & Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Anderson was one of the Big Ten's top setters this past season and was a key piece to Purdue's success. She finished the regular season with 1,236 assists and is now among the program's top-10 all-time assist leaders.

Assists — 1,236 (10.655 assists per set)
Digs — 249 (2.147 digs per set)
Kills — 99 (0.853 kills per set)
Blocks — 70 (0.603 blocks per set)

Kenna Wollard stats (1st team)

Purdue Junior Kenna Wollard (4) uses a touch shot to score over the Husky defense | Chad Krockover / For The Journal & Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Wollard became Purdue's top outside hitter after Eva Hudson and Chloe Chicoine departed, and embraced that role tremendously. She was one of the Big Ten's best in kills per set, averaging 4.379 for the year. Wollard also became a six-rotation player, making a big difference for the Boilers.

Kills — 508 (4.379 kills per set)
Hit % — .244
Blocks — 51 (0.440 blocks per set)
Digs — 218 (1.879 digs per set)

Grace Heaney stats (1st team)

Purdue Boilermakers Grace Heaney (14) celebrates | Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK

Heaney missed all of the 2024 season due to injury, but bounced back tremendously this season. She was one of Purdue's top hitters and was incredibly accurate, hitting at a .329 clip for the year. Heaney looked more comfortable as the season progressed.

Kills — 370 (3.190 kills per set)
Hit % — .329
Blocks — 93 (0.802 blocks per set)
Digs — 231 (1.991 digs per set)

Ryan McAleer stats (2nd team)

Purdue Boilermakers defensive specialist Ryan McAleer (3) hits the ball | Alex Martin/Journal and Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

McAleer had some big matches for the Boilermakers, and emerged as one of the Big Ten's top liberos early in the year. She also improved in moments when she had to set from the libero position.

Digs — 416 (3.586 digs per set)
Assists — 148 (1.276 assists per set)

Akasha Anderson stats (2nd team)

Purdue Senior Akasha Anderson (13) high-fives teammates after a point | Chad Krockover / For The Journal & Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Anderson proved to be a huge addition out of the transfer portal from Michigan State. She provided a great spark for the Boilermakers and often came through in big moments. Anderson was also a vocal leader for Purdue throughout the year.

Kills — 292 (2.679 kills per set)
Hit % — .271
Blocks — 52 (0.477 blocks per set)

Bianka Lulic stats (Sportsmanship Award)

Purdue Junior Taylor Anderson (5) and Purdue Redshirt Sophomore Bianka Lulic (7) | Chad Krockover / For The Journal & Courier / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Lulic was another nice transfer portal addition for Purdue, providing great depth at the middle blocker spot for the Boilermakers. Although she saw a limited number of matches, she made the most of her opportunities.

Kills — 61 (1.109 kills per set)
Hit % — .352
Blocks — 49 (0.891 blocks per set)

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