Every Tuesday and Thursday during the 2012-13 competition year, Dave Snell will introduce viewers to Bradley University student-athletes, coaches and staff in the Meet the Braves feature. This season's fourth installment of the series features volleyball senior Jessica McNellis.

A native of Downers Grove, Ill., McNellis has battled injuries her first three years on The Hilltop and is looking to end her collegiate career on a high note.  McNellis and the Braves open the 2012 season Friday and Saturday at the North Carolina Central Invitational in Durham, N.C.

Soccer senior Matt Kuehl is scheduled to be featured in Thursday's episode of Meet the Braves.