A match-by-match look at the Illini's journey to the Final Four:
DATE OPPONENT RESULT
Aug. 24 | vs. UNC-Wilmington | W, 3-0
Jacqueline Quade's 15-kill performance set the tone for her breakout junior year.
Aug. 24 | at No. 25 Colorado State | W, 3-2
Three straight kills by Megan Cooney helped the Illini close out the five-set win.
Aug. 25 | at Northern Colorado | W, 3-2
Blayke Hranicka's winner came after Illinois overcame a 5-0 deficit in the fifth set.