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2026 Volleyball Spring Roster

Ashley Ray/Fighting Illini
Lucas Sun/Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini

23 Lara Žigic

  • Position Libero/Defensive Specialist
  • Height 5-3
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Subotica, Serbia
  • High School SPARTAK - Subotica

Biography

Freshman - 2025

  • Appeared in 10 matches while making one start during her freshman season
  • Made her first collegiate appearance in Illinois’ season opener against South Dakota State (8/29/25)
  • Had seven digs and two assists in her Illini debut against South Dakota State (8.29/25)
  • Tallied three digs and two assists in the Illini’s four-set victory over Vanderbilt (8/31/25)
  • Logged nine digs across road matches at Notre Dame and #3 Louisville (9/5/25 and 9/7/25)
  • Accumulated five digs, an assist, and her first career kill versus Cincinnati (9/12/25)

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Member of the Serbian Youth National Team
  • First Balkan Championship for U18
  • Named Best Libero and won Cadet Championship in 2022 and 2023.
  • Earned World Championship for U19
  • Earned U20 European Championship
  • Qualified for U20 BVA
  • Competed in the Serbian Super League and Serbian Cup

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 23

    2025Freshman

    Libero/Defensive Specialist
    5'3"
    23
  • 23

    2026Sophomore

    Libero/Defensive Specialist
    5'3"
    23