The newly named No. 1 Illinois volleyball team is finding ways to win with its undefeated season. But when looking at the Big Ten Conference’s overall statistics, one may be surprised to see the Illini do not lead a single category. Take a look at each statistic and see how Illinois stacks up to the leaders.
h2. Service Aces
1. Michigan — 2.00 per game
9. Illinois — 1.10
Illini season-high: Tennessee (8)
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Illini season-low: Cal Poly (0)
h2.
Assists
1. Ohio State — 13. 85 per game
5. Illinois — 13.14
Illini season-high: at Tulsa (75)
Illini season-low: at Wisconsin (32)
h2. Blocks
1. Michigan State — 3.01 per game
7. Illinois – 2.48
Illini season-high: Tie, St. Mary’s and at Minnesota (16)
Illini season-low: Tie, Dayton and at Middle Tennessee (5)
h2. Hitting
1. Michigan State — 32 percent
2. Illinois — 28 percent
Illini season-high: Cincinnati (40 percent)
Illini season-low: Tennessee (20 percent)
h2. Kills
1. Michigan — 14.90
4. Illinois — 14.18
Illini season-high: Tie, Dayton and at Tulsa (76)
Illini season-low: at Wisconsin (34)
h2. Digs
1. Ohio State — 16.43 per game
5. Illinois — 15.2
Illini season-high: Tie, UCSB and Tennessee (87)
Illini season-low: Cincinnati (37)