NORMAL, Ill. – For the fourth year in a row, the Illinois State volleyball team has punched its ticket to the NCAA Tournament where they will take on sixth-seeded Purdue in the first round in West Lafayette, Indiana at Holloway Gymnasium on Thursday, December 2. Redbird fans will have plenty of opportunities to help support their MVC Champions as they embark on their tournament journey.
Travel Day Send-Off
•   Fans are encouraged to send the team off in style on Wednesday, December 1, at 10 a.m. outside the Southwest loading dock of Redbird Arena as the team loads the buses to head to West Lafayette
•   There will be a women's basketball game scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., so parking access in the Turner Lot facing the Redbird Arena East Entrance will be by pass only … parking should be available in lots adjacent to the arena.Â
Fan Bus To West Lafayette
•   A Fan Bus Package will be $10 and includes a match ticket for Thursday only.Â
•   A meal will be provided: Gondola, Chips, Cookie and Water
•   Fans can purchase the package by registering HERE
•   Riders can park in Lot G82 (behind Horton Field House next to the outdoor track complex) and buses will park on the hill going up to Horton with departure time set for Noon CST.
Pre-Game RallyÂ
•   A pre-game rally will be held at the Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Center (515 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901) from 4-6 p.m.
•   Heavy appetizers and cash bar will be available.
Team Hotel Send-Off
•   A final team sendoff from the Holiday Inn Lafayette-City Centre is set to begin at 5:00 p.m. EST on Thursday.
Tickets
•   For those not traveling on the Fan Bus, tickets can be purchased through the Purdue Athletics Department HERE.
First serve between the Redbirds and the Boilermakers is set for 6 p.m. CST / 7 p.m. EST. Broadcast information will be made available on GoRedbirds.com and the Redbird Volleyball social media accounts as soon as it is available.
GoRedbirds.com and the Illinois State Redbirds App: Â Your sources for Illinois State tickets, Weisbecker Scholarship Fund gifts, multimedia, Redbird merchandise, photos and more.
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