NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State volleyball team (14-15, 9-7 MVC) hit a blistering .387 in its Friday four-set win over Belmont on the road.
SET SCORES
Illinois State defeats Belmont Illinois in four sets: 18-25, 28-26, 25-11, 25-21
HOW IT HAPPENED
Set 1
Belmont began set one by building out an early 6-2 lead before the Redbirds responded to eventually take a lead at 7-6. From there, the teams would trade points as the two sides battled down the stretch. With the score tied 17-17, Belmont rattled off five straight points to take a late 22-17 lead and would close the set on a 3-1 run to take set one, 25-18.