AT ILLINOIS

2008
• Inserted for defensively purposes late in sets.
• Tallied three digs, all in crucial situations in the victory over Purdue on Nov. 19

High School

Helped St. Francis to a state title in 2006 and to a runner-up finish in 2007 • Three-year starter at libero for a team that ended the 2006 season ranked eighth nationally by PrepVolleyball.com • Named first team All-Area by the Daily Herald in 2007 and earned All-Area honorable mention accolades in 2006 from both the Daily Herald and the Glen Ellyn News after recovering from a torn ACL. A three-time All-Suburban Catholic Conference performer, Culligan had 271 digs and 70 aces in 2007. • Played for First Alliance, the same club team as current Illini Laura DeBruler and Abby Nelson • Also played for Sports Performance, earning AAU All-American honors in 2005 • Continues a tradition of St. Francis players at Illinois, which included recent starters Erin Virtue and Amy Palash. • Also starred on the basketball floor, starting three seasons for the

Spartans, twice earning Daily Herald All-Area accolades, and advancing downstate in the Country Companies Three-Point Showdown.

Personal

Born April 24, 1990 • Daugther of Leo and Janet Culligan • Has four siblings -- Michael (22), Emmett (20), who attends Illinois, Thomas (16) and Allison (5) • Plans to major in kinesiology

Career Statistics

    Year MP  GP  K   E   TA  Pct.    A   SA  SE  RE  DIG BS  BA  TB  BE  BHE    2008    10  13  0   1   1   -1.000  1   2   1   0   11  0   0   0   0   1    Total    10  13  0   1   1   -1.000  1   2   1   0   11  0   0   0   0   1

Career Highs
K:  0E:  1 vs. North Carolina (8/30/08)TA:      1 vs. North Carolina (8/30/08)PCT.:   NAA:  1 vs. Gardner-Webb (9/14/08)SA: twice, last vs. SIU-Edwardsville (9/19/08)SE: 1 vs. Gardner-Webb (9/14/08)D:  3, 3x, last vs. Michigan St. (11/22/08)BS: 0BA: 0TB: 0