Chambana Sun

Illinois Volleyball Completes Comeback Against Iowa State

AMES, Iowa – Illinois volleyball achieved a reverse sweep against Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Saturday, maintaining their undefeated status and improving to 5-0. Iowa State fell to 3-2 following the match.

Raina Terry led Illinois with 25 kills and four aces. Brooke Mosher contributed significantly with 41 assists and 10 digs for a double-double. Caroline Barnes recorded 19 digs, while Ashlyn Philpot and Cari Bohm each added four blocks.

Illinois took an early lead in the first set, but despite late efforts, dropped it 25-22. The second set saw a close contest, but Iowa State edged out Illinois 25-20.

In the must-win third set, Illinois led 15-13 at the media timeout and extended their advantage to win 25-17. They continued their momentum into the fourth set, securing a 25-21 victory to force a decisive fifth set.

The final set was tightly contested until a crucial 5-0 run gave Illinois an edge. A kill from Philpot brought them to match point, and Terry secured the victory with a final score of 15-13.

The Orange and Blue will face Wake Forest in the Cyclone Invitational finale on Sunday at noon.

Key notes:

- Starters included Raina Terry, Brooke Mosher, Averie Hernandez, Cari Bohm, Ashlyn Philpot, Laynie Smith, and Caroline Barnes.

- Illinois is now 6-1 all-time against Iowa State.

- The team hit over .300 in each of the final three sets.

- Terry's career aces total reached 176, tying her for second all-time.

- This match marked Terry's first game this season with over 20 kills.

- Averie Hernandez achieved her first double-double as an Illini with 11 kills and 10 digs.

- Head Coach Chris Tamas is now 1-0 against Iowa State.

- Attendance was reported at 1,079.