UW Athletic Hall of Fame

Laura Abbinante Wisconsin volleyball headshot 1993-1996

Laura Abbinante

  • Class
  • Induction
    2022
  • Sport(s)
    Volleyball
  • Wisconsin volleyball 1993-1996
  • Second-team All-American (just the second All-American in program history) in 1996
  • Two-time First-Team All-Big ten (1995 and 1996) and Second-team All-Big Ten in 1994
  • Three-time AVCA All-Region (1994-1996)
  • Two-time Olympic festival participant (1994 and 1995)
  • Olympic festival team captain and silver medalist in 1995
  • Graduated as the career record holder for double-doubles (61), assists (5,833), and single-season assists (1,653)
  • Held the all-time UW career assist record (5,833) for 25 years
  • Ended career ranked in the top 10 for assists, service aces, digs, block assists, total blocks, and double-doubles
  • Eleven-time All-Tournament honoree
  • Aided the Badgers to three NCAA tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 and top-ten finish in 1996
  • Led the Badgers to the 1995 NIVC National Championship
  • 1995 NIVC National Championship Most Valuable Player
  • Played two years professionally: one season with the Wisconsin Fury in the National Volleyball Association and one season for Volco Ommen in the Netherlands, winning the Dutch National Cup
  • Served as an Assistant Coach at Michigan State during the 1999 and 2000 seasons
  • Athlete

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