{
  "id": 4998939,
  "title": "Dave Shondell breaks Gene Keady's record as Purdue volleyball beats reigning national champions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/dave-shondell-breaks-gene-keadys-record-as-purdue-volleyball-beats",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T02:42:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dave-shondell-breaks-gene-keadys-024235588.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "WEST LAFAYETTE — In a spectacular 3-0 victory over reigning national champions Texas A&M, Dave Shondell led Purdue volleyball to an all-time career milestone as he surpassed former basketball coach Gene Keady's record. The decisive win on the opening night of the Big Ten/SEC Challenge at Mackey Arena marked Shondell's 513th career triumph, overtaking Keady's mark of 512 victories. The Boilermakers' coach, a native of Muncie, was celebrated with the game ball and a warm reception from the team upon returning to Mackey Arena. Shondell's teams have consistently reached the Sweet 16 in 13 of their first 24 seasons, boasting a remarkable 19-0 record in first-round NCAA tournament appearances. This season's team, though not at full strength due to All-American outside hitter Kenna Wollard's absence, demonstrated their prowess by securing their fifth Elite Eight appearance under Shondell's leadership. Shondell, who signed a four-year extension in the winter, now boasts a career winning percentage of .681.",
  "summary": "In Mackey Arena, volleyball made coach Dave Shondell Purdue's winningest coach, passing Gene Keady.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dave Shondell surpasses Gene Keady's 512 career wins with 513th victory",
    "Purdue volleyball defeats reigning national champion Texas A&M 3-0",
    "Shondell's Boilermakers reach fifth Elite Eight appearance this season"
  ],
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        "title": "Dave Shondell breaks Gene Keady's record as Purdue volleyball beats reigning national champions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/dave-shondell-breaks-gene-keadys-record-as-purdue-volleyball-beats-4998940",
        "published": "2026-09-02T02:42:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}