Izzy Ashburn | Volleyball (2024)

Honors

• 2022 Team Tri-Captain
• Named to 2020 U.S. Collegiate National Team - Gold
• 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023Academic All-Big Ten
• Ranks second on UW career record list with 0.39 service aces per set; ranks second with 158 total aces

2023:Played in all 34 matches, starting 28, and played in all 119 sets ... broke school record for most career service aces vs Marquette (Sept. 13) ... had 187 career aces ... averaged 6.29 assists per set ... put up a career-best 37 assists vs Ohio State (Oct. 18) ... added 2.39 digs per set ... had a career-high 19 digs at Purdue (No. 17) ... had double-figure digs in 13 matches for 13 double-doubles ... ranked third on team with 29 service aces (0.24/set)

2022: Played inall 32matches and played in all 116sets ... part of the Badgers’ 6-2 offense at setter ... averaged 6.15 assists per set ... had a career-high 33 assists vs. Michigan (Oct. 16) ... ranked second on the team with 37 service aces and 0.32 service aces per set ... had a season-high five service aces vs. Penn State (Sept. 30) ... tied her career best with two kills vs. Baylor ... added 1.84 digs per set ... had her first six career double-doubles with double-figure digs in six matches ... had a season-high 12 digs vs. Illinois (Oct. 2) ... tied her career high with one block vs. Rutgers (Nov. 18)

2021: Played in all 24 sets, starting one, and all 122 sets ... led the team with 52 service aces ... ranked third in the Big Ten and 34th nationally in service aces per set (0.43) ... had a season-high five service aces vs. Michigan State (Nov. 19) ... averaged 1.0 digs per set on the season ... had a season-high 10 digs in two matches

2020: Played in 51 sets and all 16 matches, starting one ... led the team with 22 services aces ... ranked fifthin the Big Ten in service aces per set (0.41) ... had a career high six service aces at Indiana (Feb. 13), tying the school three-set match record under 25-point rally scoring ... averaged 0.50 digs per set on the season ...had a season-high five digs in two matches ... had a career high six points at Indiana (Feb. 13)

2019: Played in 116 sets ... led the team with 47 service aces ... finished second in the Big Ten in service aces per set (0.42) ... third on the team with 2.14 digs per set ... had career highs six attacks and two kills at Clemson (Sept. 14) ... had a season-high six assists vs. Purdue (Sept. 27) ... tied a career-high one block vs. Purdue (Sept. 27) ... had a season-high five service aces vs. Indiana (Sept. 29) ... had a career-high 14 digs at Ohio State (Nov. 8)

High School: 2018 AVCA Under Armour first-team honoree ... VolleyballMag.com Fab 50 selection ... PrepVolleyball.com No. 38 Senior Ace ... led the Rebels to the 2018 Minnesota State Class AAA Championship ... named the 2018 Ms. Baden Volleyball in the state of Minnesota for coach John Yunker ... two-time first-team all-state selection and a three-time state all-tournament pick ... averaged 12.2 assists per set as a senior, tallying a school record 3,858 helpers as a prep ... added 183 service aces, 760 digs and 82 blocks over her four years ... also a three-year letter winner in track and field ... member of the National Honor Society

Personal: Parents are Katie and Dan Ashburn ... mother played volleyball at Minnesota-Morris ... father played football at North Dakota State College of Science ... has four siblings—Mitchell (25), Ally (19), Cameron (16), and Quentin (13) ... full name is Isabella ... born Nov. 11 ... graduated in May 2022 with a degree in mathematics ... currently a graduate student in business analytics ... volunteers with Badgers Give Back

Why Wisconsin?
"The culture of the program is unmatched. We all share a common goal and we strive for greatness in all aspects of our lives."

Career Highs

Kills: 2 (2x; MR vs. Baylor, 8/27/22)
Attacks: 6 at Clemson, 9/14/19
Attack Pct: 1.000 (1-0-1); (2x; MR at Indiana, 11/3/19)
Assists:37 vs Ohio State, 10/18/23
Aces: 6 at Indiana, 2/13/21
Digs: 19 at Purdue, 11/17/23
Blocks: 1 (6x; MR vs Maryland, 10/15/23)
Points: 6.0 at Indiana, 2/13/21
Double-doubles: 19

Off the court with Izzy

Describe what it is like to play in Field House:Energetic, loud, and supportive
First started volleyball: Second grade
Most memorable volleyball match: 2021 five-set national championship win over Nebraska.
The best part of playing volleyball is: competing for every individual point.
My favorite thing about Wisconsin volleyball is: my team
Before each match, I: drink coffee
Best UW road trip:Nebraska
One word that describes the team: Gritty
One word that describes me:Determined
What is the best thing you bring to the team? Drive
Favorite thing to do off the court with my teammates is: hang out at the dock
Most memorable volleyball achievement: winning the national championship
Is there anything significant about your uniform number? I turned 11 on 11/11/11
The best thing about the Field House is: our loyal fans filling it up to cheer us on
Dream as a collegiate player: Win another national championship
Post-college plans/goals: Play professionally and possibly coach
The best thing about Madison is:our dedicated fan base
What is your favorite Coach Sheffield saying? "Be an active participant in your own rescue."
What causes do you care about? Mental health, Black Lives Matter

What does it mean to be a Badger?
"Showing pride and confidence in everything you do, and always searching for a way to compete."