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Illinois volleyball hosts Cincinnati in season opener on August 28

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:35 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Illinois volleyball hosts Cincinnati in season opener on August 28
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Illinois volleyball is set to open its season at home against Cincinnati on August 28. The Illini look to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season that ended with a 13-16 record and no NCAA Tournament appearance. This year, Illinois is faced with an expanded non-conference schedule amidst a reduced Big Ten conference slate of 17 games. Head coach Chris Tamas expressed confidence despite a preseason exhibition loss to Bradley, noting that the exhibition served its purpose in readying the team for competition. After the opener against Cincinnati, Illinois will face Syracuse on August 30 before traveling to Tennessee on September 1.

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  • •Illinois plays Cincinnati in the home opener
  • •Team finished 13-16 last season
  • •Expanded non-conference schedule in 2026
  • •Next matches include Syracuse and Tennessee
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – Illinois volleyball will host Cincinnati on Friday, Aug. 28 for its regular season opener. The Illini are hoping to respond after missing the NCAA Tournament, and finishing 13-16 overall, in 2025. Illinois’ non-conference schedule is expanded in 2026, as the Big Ten moved to just 17 conference games and added a […]

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