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Illinois State in Pursuit of Season Sweep of UNI, Drake at Home

NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State volleyball team (14-10, 7-5 MVC) will go for the season sweep of UNI (18-9, 12-1 MVC) and Drake (9-17, 3-10) this weekend at Redbird Arena. First serve between the Redbirds and the Panthers is set for 6 p.m. on Friday, while the match is set for a 5 p.m. start against the Bulldogs on Saturday.

Promotions

This Saturday's match has been tabbed Family Game Night at Redbird Arena.

  • Compete in games and competitions with your family throughout the night
  • Family four ticket packs for $40 include 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 bags of chips and 4 sodas
    • Additional tickets available for $10
  • Game stations will be on the concourse prior to first serve
  • Play in the first-ever trivia game, using the official ISU Athletics Mobile App
  • Compete in volleyball bingo to win prizes during the match
  • Post-match autographs on the concourse

Scouting the Opponents

UNI controls the series versus the Redbirds, 53-28, despite Illinois State capturing a pair of nationally-ranked wins over the Panthers the past two seasons at Redbird Arena.