Dr. Jeri Beggs Interim Director of Athletics | Illinois State University Athletics Website
Dr. Jeri Beggs Interim Director of Athletics | Illinois State University Athletics Website
Illinois State volleyball is set to face Bradley in Peoria on Monday night, following a successful weekend sweep in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). The match will commence at 7 p.m. CT and can be viewed live on ESPN+.
Junior Aida Shadewald has been a standout player for the Redbirds this season, achieving 10 double-double performances. She leads her team with 271 kills and tops the Valley with 33 service aces.
Senior setter Mekaila Aupiu has made significant contributions since joining Illinois State in 2024, recording 750 assists and ranking among the best in Division I for total assists.
Freshman Khenedi Guest impressed during matches against Indiana State and Evansville at CEFCU Arena, earning MVC Freshman of the Week honors. Guest achieved a career-high of 15 kills against Indiana State and followed up with an impressive performance against Evansville.
The Redbirds are currently on a five-match winning streak, having won 13 of their last 15 sets in MVC play. Junior Aida Shadewald is nearing several milestones, including joining the top-25 for career kills at Illinois State with just six more needed to reach that mark. She is also close to entering the program's top-20 for service aces.
For updates on Illinois State volleyball, fans can visit GoRedbirds.com or follow the team on social media platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
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