Purdue Northwest senior volleyball standout Anika Huelskamp (Oxnard, Calif./Oxnard) has been named Honorable Mention All-GLIAC following an impressive 2026 campaign, earning conference recognition for her contributions as one of the Lions' top offensive threats.

Huelskamp led Purdue Northwest in kills this season, recording 236 kills across 86 sets while posting a .224 hitting percentage. She averaged 2.74 kills per set and finished with 264.0 total points, averaging 3.07 points per set. Her 236 kills ranked first on the team, leading the next closest teammate by 76 kills.

The senior outside hitter also made an impact in multiple areas of the court, contributing 25 assists, 15 service aces and 198 digs. Her 15 service aces ranked tied for third on the team, while her 198 digs demonstrated her ability to contribute defensively throughout the season.

Huelskamp delivered several standout performances throughout the 2026 campaign, including a season-high 20 kills against Northern Michigan on Oct. 24. She also recorded 18 kills against Nova Southeastern on Sept. 5 and added 16 kills against Michigan Tech on Oct. 10. Against Northern Michigan, she posted a .441 hitting percentage while adding five digs and 22.0 points.

Huelskamp was a consistent offensive presence during GLIAC play, recording double-digit kills in several conference match-ups, including 13 kills against Wisconsin-Parkside, ten kills against Lake Superior State and 12 kills against both Saginaw Valley State and Ferris State.

The All-GLIAC recognition adds another accomplishment to an outstanding four-year career for Huelskamp. Across 108 career matches and 384 sets, she totaled 985 kills, 106 service aces, 675 digs and 82.0 total blocks. She finished her career averaging 2.57 kills per set and 2.96 points per set.

Huelskamp's 985 career kills place her just 15 kills shy of the 1,000-kill milestone, capping off an impressive career as one of Purdue Northwest's leading offensive performers.