CHICAGO, July 28, 2025 — The Big Ten Conference is gearing up to host its fourth annual Volleyball Media Days, solidifying its reputation as a national powerhouse in collegiate volleyball. The event kicks off July 28-29, 2025, at the Big Ten Network studios in Chicago, marking the conference’s continued commitment to showcasing its top talent.
Minnesota Gophers Earn Preseason All-Big Ten Honors
Minnesota’s head coach Keegan Cook will be on hand, accompanied by senior outside hitter Julia Hanson and junior libero Zeynep Palabiyik, to discuss the upcoming season. The trio will participate in various media sessions, including sit-downs for ‘At the Net,’ a studio interview for the Big Ten Network, and a press conference.
The Golden Gophers’ press conference is scheduled for Monday, July 28, from 2:12 to 2:32 p.m. Media can join and ask questions via a provided Zoom link.
The Big Ten, now an 18-team league, saw Nebraska, Penn State, and Wisconsin projected to finish ahead of Minnesota in the preseason poll, with the Gophers picked fourth. Minnesota concluded the 2024 season with a 21-11 overall record (13-7 in Big Ten play) and reached the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 32. They finished tied for sixth place in the conference standings. Both outside hitters, Julia Hanson and McKenna greasters, were recognized on the Preseason All-Big Ten Team.
Minnesota’s season opener is set for Monday, Aug. 25, in Sioux Falls, S.D., against Texas A&M.
- The Big Ten Conference is hosting its fourth annual Volleyball Media Days in Chicago on July 28-29, 2025.
- Minnesota’s Keegan Cook, Julia Hanson, and Zeynep Palabiyik are among the participants.
- Minnesota was picked fourth in the preseason poll, with Nebraska, Penn State, and Wisconsin ahead.
- Julia Hanson and McKenna greasters were named to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team.
2025 BIG TEN VOLLEYBALL PRESEASON POLL
- Nebraska
- Penn State
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- UCLA
- USC
- Purdue
- Washington
- Illinois
- Michigan
- Indiana
- Oregon
- Ohio State
- Michigan State
- Northwestern
- Maryland
- Iowa
- Rutgers
2025 BIG TEN VOLLEYBALL PRESEASON ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM
Allison Jacobs, MICH, Gr., OH
Julia Hanson, Minn, Sr., Oh
McKenna greasters, Minn, Sr., Oh
HARPER MURRAY, NEB, Jr., OH
ANDI JACKSON, NEB, Jr., MB
BERGEN REILLY, NEB, Jr., S
Rebekah Allick, NEB, Sr., MB
KENNEDY MARTIN, PSU, Jr., OPP
IZZY STARCK, PSU, So., S
Gillian Grimes, PSU, Sr., L
Cheridyn Loverette, UCLA, Sr., Oh
Maggie li, UCLA, Jr., Oh
Marianna Singletary, UCLA, RS-Jr., MB
Please, UCLA, Gr., MB.
Adonia Faumu, USC, Jr., OH
Kierstyn Barton, WASH, Jr., OH
Julia Hunt, WASH, So., MB
Carter Booth, WIS, Sr., MB
Mimi Colyer, WIS, Sr., OH
Charlie Fuerbringer, WIS, So., S
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- additional players due to tie in voting
Unanimous selection listed in ALL CAPS.
- additional players due to tie in voting
Day 1 (July 28): Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers
Day 2 (July 29): Iowa, Michigan, Michigan St., Ohio St., Oregon, UCLA, USC, Washington, Wisconsin
