The Bloomington Purple Raiders volleyball squad (Bloomington, IL), was edged 2-1 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Champaign Central Maroons (Champaign, IL)

With the win, Champaign Central improves its record to 12-4 on the season. The Maroons host Centennial (Champaign, IL) to meet the Chargers in a non-league contest on Tuesday, October 7. The Chargers enter the contest with a record of 0-0.

Next, the Purple Raiders meet the Normal West Wildcats (Normal, IL) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, October 21. Bloomington will attempt to move on its 0-2 season record.