ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State volleyball team was picked to repeat as the Missouri Valley Conference champions in a poll of the league's head coaches, the conference office announced on Wednesday.
Additionally, returning All-MVC Second Team selection Sarah Kushner was placed on the Preseason All-MVC team. Kushner averaged 3.11 kills and 2.94 digs per set in the spring, while adding 34 service aces to average a Valley-leading 0.43 aces per set.
The Redbirds return three starters from a squad that finished 16-6 (11-3 MVC) in the spring, earning the regular season MVC title as well as the tournament championship.