Peoria, Ill - The Braves hope to bounce back in their second conference road trip against the Valparaiso Beacons and the UIC Flames.

Game Information

Bradley v. Valparaiso

Date & Time: Friday, October 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. C.T.

Location: The ARC

Coverage: Live Stats | ESPN+

Bradley v. UIC

Date & Time: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. C.T.

Location: Credit Union 1 Arena

Coverage: Live Stats | ESPN+

Matchup History

The Beacons hold a 4-5 conference record after winning their last three matchups.  Bradley has faced Valparaiso 29 times and has won 12 of those matchups.  These two teams last met on November 3, 2023, when the Beacons won in five sets.

The UIC Flames have a 6-3 conference record heading into their weekend matchups against Illinois State and Bradley.  The Braves have competed against the Beacons 32 times, winning 11 of those 32 matchups.  These two teams last met on November 4, 2023, when UIC swept Bradley in three sets.

Bradley Notes

Junior Iva Popovic led the team in kills last weekend with 28 while also recording a service ace.  Irene Mostardini totaled 53 digs across both matchups against Drake and UIC.  Freshman Maria Drapp put up 39 assists while tallying a service ace.

The Braves have played four games on the road so far this season, going 2-2 in those matchups.