University of Minnesota Athletics
2023 Volleyball Year in Review
Roster | Schedule | Statistics
>> Minnesota finished 17-13 and 12-8 in the Big Ten under new head coach Keegan Cook. The Golden Gophers qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the ninth straight season and 24th time in the last 25 overall.
>> The Golden Gophers have won at least one postseason match in 14 straight NCAA Tournaments following a 3-0 win against Utah State in Omaha, Neb.
>> Minnesota has a streak of 28 straight winning seasons, which dates back to 1995.
>> First-team All-Big Ten performer Kylie Murr joined former Gopher Paula Gentil as the only players in Big Ten history with over 2,300 digs.
>> On Sunday, October 29, Minnesota and host Wisconsin played in the first televised volleyball match on FOX. It was viewed by a then-record 1,659 million viewers.
AVCA All-North Region
Lydia Grote, Taylor Landfair, Kylie Murr, Melani Shaffmaster, Mckenna Wucherer (HM)
All-Big Ten
Taylor Landfair (1st), Kylie Murr (1st), Melanie Shaffmaster (2nd), Lydia Grote (2nd)
CSC Academic All-District
Julia Hanson, Mckenna Wucherer
Academic All-Big Ten
Lauren Crowl, Skylar Gray, Julia Hanson, Taylor Landfair, Elise McGhie, Chloe Ng, Melani Shaffmaster, Mckenna Wucherer
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
Lydia Grote
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week
Kylie Murr (8/28)
