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Mon, 02/01/2010 - 3:59pm | Bob Asmussen

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Abby Nelson won't play volleyball again at Illinois.

A starter in 2008, the middle blocker missed the 2009 season because of a degenerative hip injury. Nelson appeared in 49 matches in two seasons, totaling 218 kills and 129 blocks while hitting .287. She also led the Illini in service aces (29) as a sophomore.

"We feel for Abby because she came to Illinois with such promise," Illinois coach Kevin Hambly said. "As a sophomore we saw glimpses of just how good she could be. We will certainly miss her competitiveness and play on the court and wish her the best."

 

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Anonymous User wrote on February 01, 2010 at 4:02 pm

Abby will be missed!Best wishes. The ILLINI vollyball team is exciting and is well coached!The announcers really get into the game and their passion comes out on the radio! I love listening to them just as much I do the Football/basketball play by play! Go illini!!!!

kfj wrote on February 01, 2010 at 5:02 pm

Best wishes to you Ms. Nelson. Go Illini!