In Memory of Allyson Grabowski

Greenville University received word of the death of rising senior women's volleyball student-athlete Allyson Grabowski who passed away Monday in an automobile accident in Bourbon, Mo.

Grabowski, 21, of Nashville, Ill., was a three-year letterwinner for the Panthers who played in 99 matches for Greenville University during her career. 

Grabowski was a member of the SLIAC third team as a junior and was a two-year SLIAC academic all-conference team member.  She played for two SLIAC regular season championship teams and three SLIAC tournament championship teams while participating in three NCAA tournaments.  Her teams went 74-27 and set a program record with 26 wins in 2017.

She earned a GPA of 3.99 while majoring in biology and chemistry at Greenville University. Allyson recently took the MCAT and applied to multiple medical schools.

"The women's volleyball program, athletic department, and our campus community all join in grieving Allyson's passing," said athletic director and head women's volleyball coach Tom Ackerman.  "Ski was one of the most compassionate and loved members of our program; she had a special way of making everyone around her feel comfortable and valued. We will always remember Allyson as a high-energy competitor, an amazing teammate and leader, and an example of excellence on and off the volleyball court. Our hearts are very heavy.  She will be greatly missed."

"I never thought that I would be faced with the loss of my friend and teammate," said senior captain Maci Bonacorsi.  "As I reflect on the person that Ski was, these words come to my mind - kind, smart, and hardworking. Our team will always remember Ski for her amazing leadership on and off the court."

Arrangements are pending and will be made public as soon as they are known.

STORY COURTESY OF GREENVILLE UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION