Paityn Chapman

Arrives at Illinois with two years of eligibility
Chose Illinois because "it felt like home. I made an amazing connection with the coaches and players. I know that I will have a team that will back me up and develop me."
Finished her sophomore season at Tennessee with 186 points, 165 kills, 42 digs, and 40 blocks while swinging at a .297 clip
Ranked fifth on the Lady Vols in kills and blocks in 2025
Posted nine matches with 10+ kills, including a career-high 19 kills against #15 Purdue at the Sprouts Farmers Market Broadway Block Party, in 2025
Averaged 2.78 points/set, 2.46 kills/set, and 0.60 blocks/set in 2025
Was a two-time SEC Freshman of the Week honoree in 2024
Ended her freshman season in 2024 ranked second on the Lady Vols in kills, kills/set, and blocks
Amassed 274.5 points, 225 kills, 69 blocks, 45 digs, and 12 aces with a .268 hitting percentage
Tallied 13 matches with double-digit kills, including two outings with at least 15