Arcola Purple Riders (Arcola, IL) supporters left the game in high spirits Monday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Urbana University Illineks (Urbana, IL), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Purple Riders clash with the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights (Arthur, IL) in a Lincoln Prairie match, on Tuesday, October 18. Arcola will attempt to advance on its 4-19 season record. The Knights come into the match with a 21-4 record after their 2-0 league win over Cerro Gordo/Bement (Cerro Gordo, IL).

With the loss, Urbana University drops to 5-19 on the campaign. The Illineks travel to DeLand-Weldon (DeLand, IL) to clash with the Eagles in a East Central Illinois match on Tuesday, October 18. The Eagles come into the match with a record of 4-20. DeLand-Weldon lost 2-0 in their recent non-league match against Blue Ridge (Farmer City, IL)