Illinois State Volleyball Split Halloween Weekend Matches

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NORMAL, Ill. — Illinois State Volleyball went one and one on the weekend, recording a win against Valparaiso 3-1 and a loss against Southern Illinois 2-3.

The Redbirds won their game against the Beacons by scores of 23-25, 25-19, 27-25, 25-23.

Statistics leaders for ISU this match include Emilija Arsic with 17 kills and two aces, Jillian Ferrill with three blocks, Ella Craggs with 27 assists and Sammi Bunch with 15 digs.

Illinois State’s all time record against Valparaiso is now 18-7.

The Redbirds lost their game against the Salukis by scores of 18-25, 25-17, 25-15, 25-27, 10-15.

Statistics leaders for ISU this match include Ruth Ziegler with 18 kills, Emilija Arsic with two aces, Ziegler, Arsic, Jillian Gregory and Jillian Ferrill with one block each, Ella Craggs with 29 assists and Sammi Bunch with 26 digs. Illinois State’s all time record against Southern Illinois is now 85-16.

The Redbirds is now 17-6 overall and 8-4 in conference play.

Coming off the weekend split, the Redbirds now turn their attention to their next matches against Bradley and UIC.

Bradley is currently 12-12 overall and 7-5 in conference play.

Statistics leaders for the Braves this season include Gracie Furlong with 348 kills, Paulina Stroh with 408 assists, Avan Young with 324 digs and Robyn Ward with 69 blocks.

UIC is currently 10-14 overall and 4-8 in conference play.

Statistics leaders for the Flames this season include Tamara Kisic with 201 kills, Ella McFarland with 465 assists and 29 aces, Jillian Shaneyfelt with 437 digs and Beatriz Piaia with 101 blocks.

Illinois State will play Bradley in Peoria at 6 p.m. on Nov. 3 and UIC in Normal at 6 p.m. on Nov. 6.

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