WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue volleyball team is set to take off for its two-week European Tour on Sunday, visiting several cities during their time abroad in the countries of Italy, Croatia and Türkiye. The trip will run May 12-25.
The Boilermakers are slated to spend time in Milan, Venice and Como, Italy; Pula and Zagreb, Croatia and Istanbul, Türkiye.
Six matches are on the docket throughout the team's travels, with the Boilermakers to compete against both national and professional volleyball squads.
Purdue returns nearly its entire 2023 roster after a thrilling season that culminated in a No. 13 national ranking in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) final poll, an NCAA Regional Semifinals appearance and a third-place finish in the Big Ten. Led by head coach Dave Shondell, who received a contract extension in January, the Boilermakers finished with a 23-9 overall record, including 15-5 in Big Ten play. All three AVCA All-Americans return for the 2024 season with Eva Hudson (Second Team), Chloe Chicoine (Third Team) and Raven Colvin (Honorable Mention) in addition to All-Freshman Team selection in setter Taylor Anderson. Meanwhile, the entire fall 2024 squad will play together in Europe, with the three members of the freshmen class included: defensive specialists #6 Sienna Foster and #3 Ryan McAleer and setter #11 Allie Shondell.
Check out Purdue Volleyball's European Tour Exposure page for updates throughout the team's trip HERE.
MATCH SCHEDULE
Subject to change
May 15 | vs. Italian Federation | Milan, Italy
May 16 | vs. Italian Federation Team | Milan, Italy
May 19 | vs. OK Pula | Pula, Croatia
May 22 | vs. Vakifbank TBC | Uskudar, Türkiye
May 23 | vs. Fenerbahce | Istanbul, Türkiye
May 24 | vs. Eczacibasi | Istanbul, Türkiye
The Boilermakers are slated to spend time in Milan, Venice and Como, Italy; Pula and Zagreb, Croatia and Istanbul, Türkiye.
Six matches are on the docket throughout the team's travels, with the Boilermakers to compete against both national and professional volleyball squads.
Purdue returns nearly its entire 2023 roster after a thrilling season that culminated in a No. 13 national ranking in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) final poll, an NCAA Regional Semifinals appearance and a third-place finish in the Big Ten. Led by head coach Dave Shondell, who received a contract extension in January, the Boilermakers finished with a 23-9 overall record, including 15-5 in Big Ten play. All three AVCA All-Americans return for the 2024 season with Eva Hudson (Second Team), Chloe Chicoine (Third Team) and Raven Colvin (Honorable Mention) in addition to All-Freshman Team selection in setter Taylor Anderson. Meanwhile, the entire fall 2024 squad will play together in Europe, with the three members of the freshmen class included: defensive specialists #6 Sienna Foster and #3 Ryan McAleer and setter #11 Allie Shondell.
Check out Purdue Volleyball's European Tour Exposure page for updates throughout the team's trip HERE.
MATCH SCHEDULE
Subject to change
May 15 | vs. Italian Federation | Milan, Italy
May 16 | vs. Italian Federation Team | Milan, Italy
May 19 | vs. OK Pula | Pula, Croatia
May 22 | vs. Vakifbank TBC | Uskudar, Türkiye
May 23 | vs. Fenerbahce | Istanbul, Türkiye
May 24 | vs. Eczacibasi | Istanbul, Türkiye