Illinois State Volleyball Team’s Season Ends with a Valiant Effort in MVC Tournament
Key points:
- Illinois State volleyball team's season comes to a close with a four-set loss to Missouri State in the first round of MVC Tournament
- Missouri State dominated the first set, but Illinois State fought back to win the second set
- Despite a strong comeback effort, Illinois State fell short in the fourth set
Illinois State volleyball ended its 2023 season with a four-set loss to Missouri State in MVC Tournament action. Despite a hard-fought match, the Redbirds were unable to secure a victory, with Missouri State advancing to the quarterfinals. In an impressive performance, Aida Shadewald led the Redbirds with 20 kills, while Mari Hinkle led in digs with 23. The Bears outperformed the Redbirds with a .219 hitting percentage compared to Illinois State’s .116. The Redbirds showed determination and resolve, ending their season at 12-19 overall and 10-8 in the MVC.
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