Illini volleyball drops exhibition match against Bradley
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Illinois volleyball unofficially kicked off the season with an exhibition match against Bradley, falling 3-1. The teams agreed to play four sets, regardless of the result after three. Bradley won the first three sets, with Illinois taking the final 25-15. “We’ve had a couple internal scrimmages, but we played against ourselves […]
Illinois volleyball started the season with an exhibition match against Bradley, resulting in a 3-1 loss. The two teams decided to play four sets, regardless of the outcome after three. Bradley secured victory in the first three sets, while Illinois managed to win the final set with a score of 25-15. Illinois head coach Chris Tamas expressed that the team had been focusing on internal scrimmages, but this match against Bradley held significance.
Tamas emphasized the importance of execution under pressure, stating that the team needed to perform well when the lights were bright and fans were present. Illinois is set to begin its regular season on August 28 against Cincinnati.
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