Peoria Ill. - The Bradley Braves will face the Missouri State Bears in the first round of the 2024 Missouri Valley Conference Championships on Saturday at 3 p.m.
Game Information
Bradley v. Missouri State
Date & Time: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. C.T.
Location: McLeod Center
Coverage: Live Stats | ESPN+
Matchup History
The Bears finished the regular season with a 6-12 conference record to qualify as the eighth seed in the MVC Championship. Bradley and Missouri State have faced each other 75 times with the Braves winning 16 of those matchups. The last time these two teams played each other, the Braves defeated the Bears in four sets on November 8.
Bradley Notes
The Braves ended the 2024 season with a 10-8 conference record to qualify as the fifth seed. Bradley has won five of their last seven games heading into this matchup against Missouri State. On Wednesday, Iva Popovic led the team with 16 kills, 14 digs, and 2 service aces for a double-double while Maria Drapp led the team with 17 assists while also totaling 13 digs for a double-double of her own.
If the Braves win this match, they will face the Illinois State Redbirds on Sunday at 3 p.m., and the winner will face UNI on Monday at 3 p.m. The Championship game will be held on Tuesday at 4 p.m.
