Arianna Rossi

Redbirds Sweep Senior Weekend, Extend Hot Streak in CEFCU Arena

Image via Illinois State Athletics NORMAL, Ill. – The Illinois State volleyball team capped off its 2025 home slate in dominant fashion, sweeping both Evansville and Indiana State inside CEFCU Arena to close senior weekend on a high note. The Redbirds have now won four straight matches and six consecutive sets, led by a balanced attack, elite defense and inspired performances from their four graduating seniors: Arianna Rossi, Colleen Hege, […]

November 10, 2025

College Sports

Illinois State Volleyball wraps up intense weekend, going up against Belmont University and Murray State.

Image courtesy of Redbird Athletics NORMAL, Ill. - The Illinois State volleyball team wrapped up an intense weekend on the road, first sweeping Belmont in impressive fashion before battling all the way to a five-set thriller at Murray State. The weekend opened with a statement victory at Belmont, where the Redbirds controlled the match from start to finish in a 3–0 sweep (25–18, 25–20, 25–21). ISU’s offense was firing on […]

October 14, 2025

College Sports

Illinois State Volleyball Splits MVC Opening Weekend, Looks Ahead to Home Opener This Thursday

IMAGE COURTESY OF REDBIRD ATHLETICS NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State volleyball (6-8, 1-1) opened Missouri Valley Conference play this weekend splitting a road trip highlighted by the return of Aida Shadewald. The Redbirds kicked off conference play over the weekend, travelling first to Terra Haute, Indiana to take on the Indiana State Sycamores. The Redbirds finished off the weekend with a trip to Peoria to renew the age-old rivalry between […]

September 30, 2025

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