Volleyball season is right around the corner, and Illinois formally announced its schedule last week. It’s a great one with the Illini playing six teams who made it to at least the Sweet 16.
The Illini have put together a rather impressive non-conference schedule, which should both help prepare them for their Big Ten opponents and improve their resume for the NCAA Tournament this December.
Non-Conference
The Illini have a very strong non-conference schedule this year, including matches against four teams who finished last season ranked in the AVCA Top 25. All but three of their opponents finished last season with a Top 100 RPI.