Peoria, Ill. - The Bradley Braves defeated the Missouri State Bears on Friday and swept the Southern Illinois Salukis on Saturday to celebrate Senior Night.
Match One
The Braves defeated the Bears in four sets on Friday. Junior Iva Popovic led the team with 19 kills, three service aces, and 15 digs, and was second in blocks with four. Beste Ayhan led the team with five blocks while getting a service ace. Maria Drapp led the team in assists with 24.
Match Two
Bradley dominated Southern Illinois in three sets, holding the Salukis to 39 points across all three sets to end Senior Night on a high note. Silan Demirkol put up a double-double with 11 kills and 10 digs. Kaylenn Hunt led the team with four blocks. Karina Simatos led the team in service aces with three while also totaling seven digs.
Coming up…
The Braves will take on the Murray State Racers on Friday, November 15, at 6 p.m. on the road and they will then travel to Belmont to take on the Bruins on Saturday, November 16, at 5 p.m.
