CINCINNATI - Xavier volleyball opened the 2016 season by posting a 2-1 record at the Illini Classic on Aug. 27-28 in Champaign, Ill. The two-day tournament was held at Huff Hall.
The Musketeers opened the tournament with a five-set win over 2015 NCAA Tournament participant, Missouri State. Xavier trailed 2-0 before batting back to win the match in five sets.
On Saturday, Xavier took the first set against No. 14 Illinois in the first of two matches during tournament play before the Fighting Illino responded by winning the match in four sets. The Musketeers ended tournament action with a 3-1 win over Arkansas.