Scholar Athlete of the Week | Kenna Phelan
October 1, 2026 | Volleyball, Academic Services
NEWS
Sept. 21-27, 2026
Kenna Phelan | Sr., Volleyball | Major: Studio Art.
Fighting Illini senior setter Kenna Phelan was named Big Ten Setter of the Week after the opening week of conference play, earning the honor for the second time in her career. Across the two matches, Phelan averaged 10.43 assists, 2.71 digs and 0.57 kills while leading the Orange and Blue offense to a .266 hitting percentage, which ranked fifth in the conference. She recorded 37 assists and 10 digs in Illinois' four-set win over Minnesota, then had 36 assists, nine digs, two kills and an ace against USC.
Phelan, a senior from Fayetteville, Arkansas, is studying Studio Art at the University of Illinois.
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