Louisville Volleyball took down Illinois in four sets this afternoon, dropping their first set of the season.
The Cardinals started the set strong with a kill from Cara Cresse, but the Fighting Illini were ready to put up a fight.
Illinois kept the Cards on their toes, keeping it close for the majority of the set. The Cardinals came out victorious, taking set one 25-19.
Chloe Chicone and Payton Petersen both had incredible games, combining for 37 kills.
Set two was even closer; Illinois targeted the Cardinals’ defense and held their ground.