Illinois volleyball junior outside hitter Megan Cooney chats with Scott Beatty about her new role on the outside and the team's upcoming three-match road swing against conference powerhouse opponents.
Badgers first up as ranked foes loom
'It’s kind of one of those gut-wrenchers where you wish you would have started better,' Illinois coach Chris Tamas said.
Good afternoon everybody. It's a perfect time to knock out this week's chat, as I've still got some time to kill before tonight's Illini volleyball match. Not busy at 8 p.m.? Head on over to Huff Hall to see No. 17 Illinois (8-5, 3-1) take on No. 6 Minnesota (10-2, 4-0). The match will also …
Senior outside hitter will join UCLA program once final season with Illini is over later this fall
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Ex-Maroon could be in line for more starting time with Illinois volleyball.
Five-set comeback victory over No. 7 Marquette late Saturday night ended four-game losing skid.
Jacqueline Quade had 21 kills and Megan Cooney had 16 in the 25-27, 12-25, 25-22, 25-21, 15-11 marathon win against No. 7 Marquette
Strong block helps Illinois recover slightly in second set but those efforts not nearly enough to topple Redbirds
Mica Allison will return to Illinois State this weekend with Illinois volleyball for three matches in the Redbird Classic, her first return trip to the venue since winning a 2017 state title with St. Thomas More.
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The 2018 Final Four team will be honored on Sunday before Illinois hosts Tennessee
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One of those newcomers will slide into the lineup for Illini when season opens Friday at Tennessee.
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2019 Football Schedule
| Aug. 31 Illinois vs. Akron W 42 - 3 |
| Sep. 7 at UConn W 31 - 23 |
| Sep. 14 vs. Eastern Michigan L 31- 34 |
| Sep. 21 vs. Nebraska L 38 - 42 |
| Oct. 5 at Minnesot L 17 - 40 |
| Oct. 12 vs. Michigan L 25 - 42 |
| Oct. 19 vs. Wisconsin, 11am |
| Oct. 26 at Purdue, TBA |
| Nov. 2 vs. Rutgers, TBA |
| Nov. 9 at Michigan State, TBA |
| Nov. 23 at Iowa, TBA |
| Nov. 30 vs. Northwestern, TBA |
