Box Score SPRINGFIELD, Mo. ? Bradley's recent offensive struggles continued Friday night, as Missouri State limited the Braves to an .019 hitting percentage in a 30-17, 30-22, 30-20 Bears victory in Missouri Valley Conference volleyball action at the Hammons Student Center.
Bradley (3-9 overall, 0-2 MVC) owned a hitting percentage under .100 for the third consecutive outing and the fourth time in the last five matches. Juniors Jenna Harrison and Nikki Pierzchala tied for team-high honors with six kills each, while senior Amber DeBroux added five kills.
Missouri State (10-2 overall, 3-0 MVC) boasted a .218 attack percentage and served up 12 service aces as the Bears defeated the Braves for the 12th straight time in the series. Katelyn Panzau helped lead Missouri State, serving up eight of the Bears 12 aces on the night to go along with her 39 assists and seven digs. Erin O'Connor led MSU offensively with 13 kills.
The Braves close out a three-match road swing Saturday night at 7 p.m. at two-time defending MVC regular-season champion Wichita State.