Illinois State Drops MVC Opener at Evansville

1 2 3 4 F Illinois St. 12 25 20 18 (1) Evansville 25 23 25 25 (3) EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Illinois State volleyball fell to Evansville in its Missouri Valley Conference opener in four sets on Friday at Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

The Redbirds (7-5 overall) were led by 11 kills from senior Sarah Kushner and nine kills from freshman Aida Shadewald. Senior Kendee Hilliard also provided a spark with seven kills.

Illinois State dropped the first set but rallied to win the second set before blowing a 13-9 lead in the third set. Controversy overshadowed the fourth and final set as there was confusion after a challenge on the correct score.

Evansville (4-11 overall) was picked second in the MVC preseason poll.

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