GREEN BAY, Wis. – Illinois State Volleyball wrapped up their time at the Capital Credit Union Classic in Green Bay, Wisconsin with a three-set victory over Green Bay Saturday at the Kress Center.
The Redbirds swept the match 25-10, 25-23, 25-19 as the focus now shifts to the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference season, beginning Friday in CEFCU Arena.
Illinois State improves to 2-10 on the season while Green Bay drops to 2-10 to conclude the weekend.
SET SCORES
Illinois State defeats Green Bay (3-0): 25-10, 25-23, 25-19
ILLINOIS STATE STATS LEADERS
Kills: Aida Shadewald (16)
Digs: Mari Hinkle (20)
Assists: Emily Weber (34)
Total Blocks: Hannah Reichensperger (3)
ILLINOIS STATE NOTES
-Illinois State (.336) outhit Green Bay (.107)
- Graduate student Mari Hinkle dug a three-set career-high 20 balls as she nears 1,000 career digs (965 currently).
- The match was the first teams' first meeting in Green Bay since 2017, when the Phoenix won in four sets.
UP NEXT
Illinois State is scheduled to return home to Normal on Friday to kickstart the 2023 MVC season with a 6:00 p.m. CT match versus Drake. The 'Birds will look to secure their first home win versus the Bulldogs since 2021.
The Redbirds have won four out of the last five home matches versus Drake and seven of the last ten in the series.
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