University of Illinois Athletics

Volleyball • 1986-89

Nancy Brookhart Cherin was second-team All-American three times from 1987-89, helping lead the Fighting Illini to back-to-back NCAA Final Four appearances in 1987 and 1988. Teaming with fellow Illini Hall of Famer Mary Eggers, Illinois won Big Ten titles in 1986, 1987 and 1988 with a combined conference record of 53-1 over the three seasons. In 1987, she shared the Big Ten Most Valuable Player honor with Eggers and was named to the NCAA Mideast Regional All-Tournament Team in ’87 as well. Brookhart Cherin was named First-Team All-Big Ten three times from 1987-89. The Illini advanced to the NCAA Regional Final in 1989. During her four seasons, Illinois combined for an overall record of 124-22, with two Big Ten titles, two Final Four appearances and two other NCAA Regional Final appearances.