NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State volleyball team's season came to a close with a four-set loss to Bradley on Wednesday at CEFCU Arena.
After the teams split the first two sets, the Redbirds trailed in the third set, 7-2. A 17-8 run put the 'Birds up, 19-15, but Bradley scored the next six points before ultimately winning the set after ISU fought off two set points.
Weimerskirch had a match-high 25 digs, including 10 in the third set, while Hilliard had 10 kills and Kushner had six kills and 11 digs.
The Redbirds conclude the season at 12-17 overall and 5-13 in the MVC while the Braves improve to 10-20 overall and 6-12 in the MVC, securing the eight seed in the MVC Tournament after Southern Illinois topped Missouri State in five sets.