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#0 Joy Galles Season 2024-25

PositionL
Height5-6
ClassGr.
HometownTruckee, Calif.
Previous SchoolUniversity of Arizona
High SchoolTahoe Truckee
Previous SchoolUniversity of Arizona

2024 as a Graduate Student

  • Starting libero for all 32 matches and 119 sets
  • Tallied 444 digs (3.73 per set), 109 assists, and 28 service aces
  • Career-best 24 digs and eight assists at UCLA on 11/27
  • Career-best four aces versus Illinois State on 9/14
  • Academic All-Big Ten honoree

2023 as a Senior (Arizona)

  • Played in 24 matches, including 19 as starting libero
  • Totaled 180 digs and average 2.2 digs/set
  • Served nine aces
  • Recorded a career-best 17 digs against Pacific
  • Tallied a career-high eight assists in win over UCLA
  • Served a personal-best two aces in three matches

2022 as a Junior (Arizona)

  • Competed in eight matches
  • Tallied nine digs
  • Collected a career-high five digs at Washington State

2021 as a Sophomore (Arizona)

  • Saw action in 13 matches
  • Tallied 10 digs and three aces
  • Recorded a season-high four digs at California

2020 as a Freshman (Arizona)

  • Appeared in 21 matches
  • Had one ace and three digs

High School

  • Three-year letterwinner under head coach Erika Murphy
  • An all-state performer
  • Helped lead her team to a league title and an appearance in the state title match
  • In club ball, competed for NNJ in Reno, Nevada, under head coach Jason Sterret
  • Was a Distinguished Scholar Student

Personal

  • Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Oct. 22, 2002
  • Mother is Cattarina Teles and fathers are Scott Galles and Brian Rickauer
  • Has three younger brothers (Joao, Pedro and Lucas) and two sisters (Victoria and Bella)
  • Undecided 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).

Hawkeyes Drop Season Finale to No. 20 USC
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Hawkeyes Drop Season Finale to No. 20 USC

Urquhart Sets Iowa’s Single-Season Aces Record at UCLA
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Urquhart Sets Iowa’s Single-Season Aces Record at UCLA

LOS ANGELES – Senior Michelle Urquhart set Iowa’s single-season service aces record in the Hawkeyes’ 3-1 loss to UCLA on Wednesday night at Pauley Pavilion. Iowa drops to 10-21 overall and 4-15 in the Big Ten.

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 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

Iowa Falls on Senior Day
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Iowa Falls on Senior Day

CORALVILLE, Iowa – The University of Iowa volleyball team was defeated, 3-0, by Michigan State on Sunday afternoon at Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes are 10-18 on the season and 4-12 in conference play.

Garcia, Worden Propel Iowa Past Indiana
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Garcia, Worden Propel Iowa Past Indiana

CORALVILLE, Iowa – The University of Iowa volleyball team swept Indiana on Thursday night at Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes improve to 10-17 on the season and 4-11 in conference play.

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.

Hawkeyes Come Up Short Against Northwestern
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Hawkeyes Come Up Short Against Northwestern

CORALVILLE, Iowa – The University of Iowa volleyball team fell to Northwestern, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon at Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes drop to 9-17 overall and 3-11 in conference.

Hawkeyes Defeated by No. 7 Wisconsin
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Hawkeyes Defeated by No. 7 Wisconsin

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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.

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 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.

Hawkeyes Topped by Washington
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Hawkeyes Topped by Washington

University of Iowa volleyball fell to No. 25 Washington, 3-0, on Friday night at Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes drop to 8-7 and 2-1 in conference play.

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

Hawkeyes Take B1G Opener in Five-Set Thriller
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Hawkeyes Take B1G Opener in Five-Set Thriller

University of Iowa volleyball opened Big Ten play with a five-set win over Rutgers on Thursday night in Jersey Mike’s Arena.

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.

Iowa Falls to Saint Louis at Kwik Star Klassic
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Iowa Falls to Saint Louis at Kwik Star Klassic

University of Iowa volleyball fell to Saint Louis, 3-1, at the Kwik Star Klassic inside Xtream Arena on Friday night.

Hawkeyes Secure Five-Set Win on Phills’ Career Night
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Hawkeyes Secure Five-Set Win on Phills’ Career Night

University of Iowa volleyball opened the Kwik Star Klassic with a five-set victory over South Dakota on Thursday night at Xtream Arena.

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

Hawkeyes Fall in Finale at Panther Invite
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Hawkeyes Fall in Finale at Panther Invite

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

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.

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

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