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Versatility a vital advantage for Illini volleyball on tournament run

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CHAMPAIGN — The powerful swings of Ashlyn Fleming.

The timely, hard-to-return serves by Kylie Bruder and Taylor Kuper.

The defensive efforts of Caroline Welsh and Morgan O'Brien.

Sure, Jordyn Poulter, Ali Bastianelli and Jacqueline Quade garner much of the recognition for the Illinois volleyball program. Rightfully so considering they are All-Big Ten players.

But the Illini (30-3) wouldn't find themselves two wins away from the program's first Final Four since 2011 without contributions from across the roster.

"We're a team that has so many dimensions," said Quade, Illinois' junior outside hitter who has a team-high 495 kills.