DES MOINES, Iowa – Led by 15 kills from Aida Shadewald and five blocks each from Khenedi Guest and Hannah Reichensperger, the Illinois State Redbirds battled with the Drake Bulldogs, with the Birds falling in their Iowa trip finale 3-1 (21-25, 22-25, 25-14, 22-25).
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Set (21-25): After a start that saw the teams tied at four, the host Bulldogs scored four consecutive points to lead 8-4, and never trailed again in the frame. ISU closed the gap to as few as two at 21-19; however, the Bulldogs scored four of the final six points of the set to take the opener 25-21.