GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Illinois State volleyball team earned a victory in its National Invitational Volleyball Championship (NIVC) first-round matchup versus IUPUI Thursday, dispatching the Jaguars in straight sets at Green Bay's Kress Events Center. ISU won by scores of 25-18, 25-12, 25-16.
The match sends Illinois State (22-12) to the NIVC's second round, where the Redbirds will face either Bowling Green or host Green Bay Friday at 6 p.m.
Thursday's win featured standout performances from several Redbirds, including junior libero Courtney Pence, who, with 14 digs, broke Illinois State's all-time career digs record.