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#4 Claire Ammeraal Season 2025-26

PositionS
Height6-2
ClassSr.
HometownMadison, Wis.
Previous SchoolCentral Michigan University
High SchoolLafollette
Previous SchoolCentral Michigan University

2024 as a junior

  • Appeared in 18 matches, starting 14, and playing in 59 sets
  • Tallied 378 assists (6.41 per set), 112 digs, 84 kills, and 18 blocks
  • Achieved 2,000 career assists in the fifth set versus Providence on 8/31
  • Season-best 41 assists against San Jose State on 9/6
  • Season-best 17 digs versus Providence on 8/31
  • Academic All-Big Ten honoree

2023 as a Sophomore (Central Michigan)

  • Appeared in all 119 sets
  • Voted second team All-MAC
  • Earned all-tournament honors at the Chippewa Invitational and Hawkeye Invitational
  • MAC Setter of the Week (10/23/23)
  • Recorded two triple-doubles (vs. Missouri State and vs. Eastern Michigan)
  • Amassed 1,080 assists, 10th most in program history
  • Recorded 168 kills (1.41/set)
  • Had 323 digs (2.71/set)
  • Served 25 aces and blocked 55 balls
  • Posted a season-high 12 kills in her triple-double vs. Eastern Michigan
  • Accumulated a career-high 53 assists against Grand Canyon

2022 as a Freshman (Central Michigan)

  • Competed in 32 matches
  • Earned first-team All-MAC
  • Three-time MAC Setter of the Week (9/26/222, 11/14/22, 11/18/22)
  • Recorded three triple doubles (Ball State, Northern Illinois, Western Michigan)
  • Those three triple doubles ranked eighth nationally
  • Recorded 131 kills (1.13/set)
  • Amassed 932 assists, which ranks eighth in school single-season history history
  • Her 8.03 assists/set ranks sixth in school single-season history
  • Registered 69 blocks
  • Had a season-high 11 kills vs. Ball State, 51 assists vs. Western Michigan, 21 digs at Northern Illinois and seven blocks at Ball State

High School

  • Four-year letterwinner as a setter
  • Served as team captain as a sophomore, junior and senior
  • Big Eight Conference Player of the Year in 2021
  • Named to Big Eight Conference All-Conference First Team as a sophomore, junior and senior

Personal

  • Born April 27, 2004
  • Daughter of Bret and Penny Ammeraal
  • Biology major
2024 Final Notes
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2024 Final Notes

Graduation Herky
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111 Hawkeyes Named Fall Academic All-Big Ten

One hundred eleven University of Iowa student-athletes have been named to the 2024 Big Ten Fall Academic All-Conference team. The list includes student-athletes from men’s cross country (7), women’s cross country (12), field hockey (15), football (47), women’s soccer (20), and volleyball (10).

VB Notebook: at UCLA, No. 20 USC
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VB Notebook: at UCLA, No. 20 USC

The Hawkeyes conclude their 2024 season in Los Angeles, meeting UCLA and No. 20 USC over the Thanksgiving holiday. Iowa visits UCLA on Wednesday inside Pauley Pavilion, before battling No. 20 USC at the Galen Center in the season finale on Friday. Both matches are set to start at 9 p.m. (CT) and will be broadcast on B1G+ and the Hawkeye Radio Network.

Hawkeyes Drop Straight-Sets Match with Minnesota
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Hawkeyes Drop Straight-Sets Match with Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minn. – The University of Iowa volleyball team dropped straight sets to No. 16 Minnesota on Saturday evening inside the Maturi Pavilion. The Hawkeyes fall to 10-20 on the season and 4-14 in conference.

Hawkeyes Halted by No. 2 Nebraska
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Hawkeyes Halted by No. 2 Nebraska

CORALVILLE, Iowa – The University of Iowa volleyball team was defeated, 3-0, by No. 2 Nebraska on Wednesday evening inside a sold-out Xtream Arena.

VB Notebook: No. 2 Nebraska, at No. 16 Minnesota
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VB Notebook: No. 2 Nebraska, at No. 16 Minnesota

VB Notebook: Indiana, Michigan State
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VB Notebook: Indiana, Michigan State

The Hawkeyes continue their homestand, welcoming Indiana on Thursday and Michigan State on Sunday.

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VB Notebook: at No. 7 Wisconsin, vs. Northwestern

The Hawkeyes have a split weekend with a road trip to Wisconsin on Friday night before a home match against Northwestern on Sunday afternoon. Iowa meets Wisconsin for the only time this season, while the Hawkeyes look to even the season series with the Wildcats after falling to Northwestern in October.

Hawkeyes Push No. 3 Nittany Lions on Worden’s Career Night
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Hawkeyes Push No. 3 Nittany Lions on Worden’s Career Night

Iowa Falls at Ohio State
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Iowa Falls at Ohio State

VB Notebook: at Ohio State, No. 3 Penn State
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VB Notebook: at Ohio State, No. 3 Penn State

Iowa hits the road for a Halloween matchup at Ohio State before a trip to Penn State. The Hawkeyes take on the Buckeyes at the Covelli Center on Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. (CT). The match will be televised on the Big Ten Network. Iowa has a quick turnaround, heading to University Park to battle the Nittany Lions on Friday night inside Rec Hall at 5:30.

Urquhart Sets Career High, Hawkeyes Fall to Illini
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Urquhart Sets Career High, Hawkeyes Fall to Illini

IOWA CITY, Iowa– University of Iowa volleyball fell to Illinois, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon at Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes drop to 9-13 on the season and 3-7 in the Big Ten. Senior Michelle Urquhart set a career high with 20 kills, while adding 13 digs to secure a double-double.

Hawkeyes Fall to Michigan
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Hawkeyes Fall to Michigan

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa volleyball dropped straight sets to Michigan Friday night at Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes ­­­­fall to 9-12 on the season and 3-6 in Big Ten play.

VB Notebook: Michigan, Illinois
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VB Notebook: Michigan, Illinois

Iowa wraps up a three-match homestand at Xtream Arena, hosting Michigan on Friday and Illinois on Sunday.

Hawkeyes Knocked Off By No. 11 Oregon
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Hawkeyes Knocked Off By No. 11 Oregon

IOWA CITY, IOWA – The University of Iowa volleyball team fell in four sets against Oregon on Sunday afternoon at Xtream Arena.

Hawkeyes Fall to Wildcats in Four
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Hawkeyes Fall to Wildcats in Four

EVANSTON, Ill. – The University of Iowa volleyball team dropped a four-set match to Northwestern Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Hawkeyes fall to 3-4 in conference and 9-10 on the season.

VB Notebook: at Northwestern, vs. No. 11 Oregon
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VB Notebook: at Northwestern, vs. No. 11 Oregon

Iowa travels to Northwestern on Wednesday for a midweek tilt with the Wildcats at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The match will air live on the Big Ten Network, beginning at 8 p.m. (CT). The Hawkeyes return to Xtream Arena on Sunday, welcoming the 11th-ranked Oregon Ducks at noon. Iowa's match against Oregon is a Pink Out and will be streamed on B1G+.

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VB Notebook: Rutgers, No. 10 Purdue

The Hawkeyes return home to host Rutgers and Purdue in the third weekend of Big Ten play. Iowa will face off against Rutgers on Friday at 6 p.m. (CT) at Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes host No. 10 Purdue on Saturday evening at 6 p.m.

VB Notebook: No. 25 Washington, at No. 2 Nebraska
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VB Notebook: No. 25 Washington, at No. 2 Nebraska

VB Notebook: at Rutgers, Maryland
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VB Notebook: at Rutgers, Maryland

Iowa opens Big Ten play with an East Coast trip to Rutgers and Maryland. The Hawkeyes battle the Scarlet Knights on Thursday, before heading to Maryland on Saturday to take on the Terrapins.

VB Notebook: Kwik Star Klassic
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VB Notebook: Kwik Star Klassic

Hawkeyes Drop Four-Set Match to St. Thomas
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Hawkeyes Drop Four-Set Match to St. Thomas

Hawkeyes Fall in Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series
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Hawkeyes Fall in Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series

VB Notebook: Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Match & Panther Invite
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VB Notebook: Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Match & Panther Invite

Iowa travels to Ames on Sept. 11, to play Iowa State in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series at Hilton Coliseum at 6:30 p.m. (CT). The Hawkeyes then head to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sept. 13-15, to play in the Panther Invitational at the Klotsche Center. Iowa take on Illinois State, Milwaukee and St. Thomas.

Hawkeyes Sweep CBU to Close Out Hawkeye Invite
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Hawkeyes Sweep CBU to Close Out Hawkeye Invite

CORALVILLE, Iowa – University of Iowa volleyball picked up a sweep over Cal Baptist to close out the Hawkeye Invitational at Xtream Arena on Saturday. Iowa improved to 4-1 on the season. It is Iowa’s best start to the season since 2016 (5-0).

Hawkeyes Topple Delaware, Split Day One of Hawkeye Invitational
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Hawkeyes Topple Delaware, Split Day One of Hawkeye Invitational

University of Iowa volleyball split the opening day of the Hawkeye Invitational, including a five-set comeback win over Delaware at Xtream Arena on Friday. After dropping the opening match of the tournament to San Jose State, Iowa bounced back to knock off Delaware in five sets.

VB Notebook: Hawkeye Invitational
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VB Notebook: Hawkeye Invitational

Iowa hosts the Hawkeye Invitational Sept. 6-8, welcoming Cal Baptist, Delaware and San Jose State to Xtream Arena in Coralville. The Hawkeyes begin the weekend with a doubleheader on Friday, battling San Jose State at noon and Delaware at 6:30 p.m. (CT). Iowa plays Cal Baptist at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday night.

Ammeraal Notches Triple-Double in Win over Providence
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Ammeraal Notches Triple-Double in Win over Providence

Hawkeyes Sweep Liberty in Season Opener
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Hawkeyes Sweep Liberty in Season Opener

VB Notebook: Puerto Rico Classic
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VB Notebook: Puerto Rico Classic

Iowa Concludes Spring Season
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Iowa Concludes Spring Season

Hawkeyes Add 2 to Roster
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Hawkeyes Add 2 to Roster

VB Notebook: Hawkeye Invitational
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VB Notebook: Hawkeye Invitational