 Jessica Ullrich |
Collegiate Career
2009 (Junior at Penn State): Saw action in 29 matches and 33 sets as a serving and defensive specialist ... made her debut as a Nittany Lion against Miami (Ohio) tallying one dig (8/28) ... posted two digs against Alabama (8/29) ... made her Rec Hall debut vs. Buffalo (9/4) ... recorded an ace vs. Temple (9/19) ... had two digs vs. Illinois (11/13) ... had one dig at Purdue (11/20) ... had an ace vs. Binghamton (12/4).
2008 (Sophomore at Purdue): Academic All-Big Ten ... started all 35 matches at defensive specialist ...served up 24 aces, good enough for second on the team ... recorded double-digit digs on eight occasions ... led the team in digs on two occasions ... led the Boilermakers with nine digs vs. Tennessee State (8/30) ... posted a career-best three service aces on two occasions, vs. Southern Illinois (9/6) and vs. Utah State (9/13) ... had a season-high 14 digs vs. Utah State (9/13) ... recorded a team-high nine digs at Michigan State (10/25).
2007 (Freshman at Purdue): Played in 26 matches, starting three ... racked up 141 digs, averaging 1.83 digs per set ... served up 10 aces on the year ... recorded double-digit digs on seven occasions ... recorded 11 assists ... had a season-high three service aces and career-high 17 digs vs. Clemson (9/8)... had a season-high two assists at Michigan State (11/23).
High School
Three-time all-conference selection, including unanimous honors her senior season ... led team to Falcon Classic Tournament title in both 2005 and 2006 ... two-time team captain ... named all-area during junior and season years ... garnered academic all-conference four straight years ... all-tournament selection at both the Downers Grove North Invite and the Falcon Classic during junior campaign ... six-time letterwinner, four in volleyball and two in basketball ... played club ball for the 1st Alliance Volleyball Club, which took fifth place at the Junior Olympics in 2004 and 2006 ... team also earned AAU National Title in 2004 and finished second at the Pre-Nationals in 2004 and 2006.
Personal
Born Jessica Kirsten Ullrich on May 26, 1989 ... parents are Thomas and Jodi Ullrich ... has two brothers, Zachary (25) and Brock (24), and one sister, Kelsey (17)... brother Brock played volleyball at IPFW and now plays professionally in Europe ... majoring in kinesiology ... names sports, cards and movie-watching as her hobbies, 'Redeeming Love' as her favorite book, Dave Matthew[apos]s Band as her favorite entertainer, 'Grey[apos]s Anatomy' as her favorite show, the Chicago Cubs as her favorite pro sports team, 'The Notebook'as her favorite movie, brothers, Brock and Zach, and sister, Kesley, as favorite athletes, Denzel Washington as her favorite actor, Sandra Bullock as her favorite actress and freezy pops as her favorite food ... her nicknames are Jess or J.
Quoting Russ Rose
'Jess is one of the hardest working players that I[apos]ve coached. She wants to be in the gym and is committed to the team. I think when she[apos]s on, she presents a terrific serve and always plays hard, two very important variables.'
Ullrich[apos]s Expectations
'The upcoming season will most definitely be one to remember. It will be filled with hard work, high expectations and an indescribable drive to achieve our team[apos]s greatest potential.'