Illinois State Volleyball Aims to Extend Win Streak Against SIU and Belmont

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NORMAL, Ill. — In the midst of a four-game winning streak, Illinois State Volleyball is set for two matches this weekend. The Redbirds will take on Southern Illinois on Friday at 6 p.m. in Carbondale, and Belmont on Sunday at 1 p.m. at CEFCU Arena.

ISU is coming off back-t0-back 3-1 victories over Indiana State and Evansville last weekend. The Redbirds will look to improve their record to 17-4 overall and 8-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play.

Statistics leaders for the Redbirds this season include Jillian Ferrill with 147 kills, Ella Craggs with 359 assists, Ruth Ziegler with 29 aces, Sammi Bunch with 286 digs and Abby Reck with 48 blocks.

Southern Illinois is coming off back-to-back losses against Murray State and Bradley last weekend by scores of 3-2 and 3-1, respectively.

The Salukis look to improve their record to 11-11 overall and 5-5 in conference play.

Statistics leaders for the Salukis this season include McKenzie Moeller with 210 kills, Ella McFarland with 417 assists and 27 aces, Jillian Shaneyfelt with 363 digs and Beatriz Piaia with 78 blocks.

Belmont is coming off two wins against against Murray State and Evansville last weekend by scores of 3-0 and 3-1, respectively.

The Bruins look to improve their record to 12-9 overall and 9-1 in conference play.

Statistics leaders for the Bruins so far this season include Brenna Kauffeld with 208 kills, Jordan Czajkowski with 415 assists, Lauren Evans with 21 aces, Mya Bolton with 294 digs and Erin McMullen with 55 blocks.

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