Peoria, Ill. – The Bradley Braves swept their final homestand of the season, defeating Indiana State on Friday in three sets and Evansville on Saturday in four. 

Match One – Indiana State

Bradley came out firing, taking the first set 25-13 and carrying that momentum to sweep the Sycamores in three sets on Friday (25-13, 25-23, 26-24). Tendai Titley led the offense, posting 16 kills and two service aces while totaling three blocks and nine digs. Gracie Furlong had a solid day both offensively and defensively, recording nine kills and 13 digs. Maria Drapp set a three-set single-match season high with 38 assists, adding eight digs and six kills on a .545 hitting percentage. Irene Mostardini locked down the back row, leading the team in digs with 17.

Match Two – Evansville

The Braves extended their winning streak to three on Saturday with a four-set win over Evansville, finishing the day with a .329 hitting percentage (25-17, 25-21, 19-25, 25-22). Furlong led the team on both sides of the ball, recording a double-double with 20 kills and 14 digs to pace the team in both stats. Drapp had a double-double, notching 50 assists, which is the most in a four-set match in the Valley this season, and 13 digs, tying Mostardini for the second most on the team. Vitoria Oliveira anchored the front row, leading the team with three blocks while adding nine kills. Senior outside hitter Anna Kiss put up 10 kills and a block. Titley totaled 15 kills, seven digs, a block, and a service ace.

Coming up…

The Braves will conclude their 2025 regular season next weekend with two pivotal matches against UIC on Friday and Valparaiso on Saturday, with both matches starting at 6 p.m. Bradley is currently in a three-way tie for the final two MVC tournament spots, making next week's matches the deciding factor in determining who gets in and who stays home.