Russ Rose Then (2010): “Jess is one of the hardest working players that I’ve coached. She wants to be in the gym and is committed to the team. I think when she’s on, she presents a terrific serve and always plays hard — two very important variables.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Jessica played two years at Purdue and then transferred to Penn State. She was a great contributor as a back row player and team leader. We really reaped the benefits of her contributions. When she came into a match, she could serve, and pass, and play defense, and she was physically and mentally tough and had great fire. That’s a really important trait when you are trying to do great things. It’s not just the physical traits. You need some intangibles. Jessica, and Kristen Carpenter, and Marika Racibarskas were three women with that fire, who were never afraid of competition, of working hard, of challenging the older players in the gym. I’m a big fan of Jess. She married Aaron Anspach, a former Penn State heavyweight wrestler, and is a very loyal Penn Stater with three children.”
2010 Season (Senior): 2010 National Champion … played in 21 matches and 25 sets, recording 8 digs and 2 service aces.
Before Penn State: 2008 Season (Sophomore at Purdue): Academic All-Big Ten … started all 35 matches at defensive specialist …served up 24 aces, good enough for second on the team … recorded double-digit digs on eight occasions … led the team in digs on two occasions … led the Boilermakers with nine digs vs. Tennessee State (8/30) … posted a career-best three service aces on two occasions, vs. Southern Illinois (9/6) and vs. Utah State (9/13) … had a season-high 14 digs vs. Utah State (9/13) … recorded a team-high nine digs at Michigan State (10/25).
2007 Season (Freshman at Purdue): Played in 26 matches, starting three … racked up 141 digs, averaging 1.83 digs per set … served up 10 aces on the year … recorded double-digit digs on seven occasions … recorded 11 assists … had a season-high three service aces and career-high 17 digs vs. Clemson (9/8)… had a season-high two assists at Michigan State (11/23).
High School
Three-time all-conference selection, including unanimous honors her senior season … led team to Falcon Classic Tournament title in both 2005 and 2006 … two-time team captain … named all-area during junior and season years … garnered academic all-conference four straight years … all-tournament selection at both the Downers Grove North Invite and the Falcon Classic during junior campaign … six-time letterwinner, four in volleyball and two in basketball … played club ball for the 1st Alliance Volleyball Club, which took fifth place at the Junior Olympics in 2004 and 2006 … team also earned AAU National Title in 2004 and finished second at the Pre-Nationals in 2004 and 2006.
“Ullrich has no regrets,” The Daily Collegian, Oct. 8, 2010
“Purdue transfer joins PSU,” The Daily Collegian, March 26, 2009