Redbird volleyball picked 2nd in MVC

Posted on August 21, 2019
Staf Jankiewicz
Illinois State’s Stef Jankiewicz joins fellow Redbird Kaylee Martin on the MVC’s Preseason Team. (GoRedbirds.com)

By Greg Halbleib

NORMAL – Missouri Valley Conference volleyball coaches have selected Illinois State to finish second in this year’s league race.

Northern Iowa is picked to win the Valley. Missouri State and Bradley are tied for third with Loyola and Drake closely behind in fifth and sixth. UNI and Illinois State shared the MVC title last season.

Reigning Valley Setter of the Year Stef Jankiewicz and outside hitter Kaylee Martin represent the Redbirds on the preseason All-Valley team. Jackiewicz and Martin earned All-MVC First Team honors last season.

Illinois State opens the season at North Texas next weekend. The Redbirds’ home opener is September 13 against Illinois in the Redbird Classic.

Greg Halbleib can be reached at [email protected]. 

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