PEORIA Ill. – For the first time since 1988, Bradley Volleyball matched up with Illinois but were defeated by a score of 3-1.
Bradley took a commanding set one victory against the Fighting Illini with a 25-16 win. As a team, the Braves hit for .591 in the first set.
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— Bradley Volleyball (@BRADLEYvolley) September 12, 2023
The Fighting Illini came back in the second set with a narrow 25-23 victory. Illinois took the match after a 25-22 win in set three and a match-winning 25-21 victory in the fourth set.