Dave Shondell breaks Gene Keady's record as Purdue volleyball beats reigning national champions
In Mackey Arena, volleyball made coach Dave Shondell Purdue's winningest coach, passing Gene Keady.
WEST LAFAYETTE — Dave Shondell's 3-0 victory over No. 12 Texas A&M, the reigning national champions, marked Dave Shondell's 513th career win, surpassing former basketball coach Gene Keady's record and solidifying his place as one of the most successful Boilermaker coaches. Shondell, a Muncie native, joined Purdue in 2003 after successful high school careers and has led the team to the Sweet 16 in 13 of his first 24 seasons.
With a first-round NCAA tournament record of 19-0, Shondell's career winning percentage reached .681 following Friday's game. Notably, Shondell tied Gene Keady for the most wins in any sport during the Boilermakers' recent win against SMU.
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