Volleyball team beats border state rival

By Anthony Zilis

The Illinois volleyball team beat the Hoosiers of Indiana in four sets on Friday (18-25, 26-24, 25-22, 25-22).

Sophomore outside hitter Laura DeBruler had 20 kills to lead the Illini and also had seven digs. Ashley Edinger led the Illinois defense with 16 digs while Johannah Bangert and Michelle Bartsch combined for 20 block assists.

The Illini will travel to Penn State for a matchup at 2 p.m. Saturday with the defending national champion Nittany Lions.