CHAMPAIGN — Each volleyball team playing in Friday's NCAA regional semifinals has a 90-minute open practice at Huff Hall today.
It gives Marquette, Wisconsin and San Diego time to at least familiarize themselves with the venue and the court — something Illinois will again do since its brand new Taraflex floor had to be rolled up and stored away with the NCAA-branded (and mandated) SportCourt floor in place.
The 90-minute practice, though, isn't anything new for the Illini, who will play Marquette at 11 a.m. Friday in the Sweet 16.
Illinois coach Chris Tamas doesn't believe in long, grinding practices.