Laura DeBruler named First Team All-America

Illinois junior outside hitter Laura DeBruler was named First Team All-America. This is the second consecutive All-America honor for DeBruler after receiving second team accolades a year ago. In addition, sophomore right side hitter Michelle Bartsch, junior middle blocker Johannah Bangert and junior setter Hillary Haen were named Honorable Mention All-America.

DeBruler becomes just the fourth Illinois player to earn First Team All-America, joining Mary Eggers, Kirsten Gleis and Erin Borske. The Three Honorable Mention honorees brings Illinois' all-time All-America total to 13.

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