Peoria, Ill. – Bradley University's Iva Popovic has been selected for the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) All-Conference First Team. 

Junior OH, Iva Popovic, led the Braves in several key statistical categories. Playing in all 31 matches and 119 sets, she recorded 429 kills, averaging 3.61 kills per set—the highest on the team. Her contributions extended beyond offense, with 370 digs (3.11 digs per set), 46 service aces (leading the team), and 36 blocks, highlighting her well-rounded game.

This season, Popovic maintained a hitting percentage of .171 on 1,199 total attack attempts. Her 496.5 total points, averaging 4.17 points per set, underscore her importance to the team. Her efforts helped Bradley finish with a 15-16 overall record and a 10-8 mark in MVC play.

In terms of her Valley rankings, Popovic was in the top five for kills (429), kills per set (3.61), points (496.5) and service aces (46). 

Popovic's recognition by the MVC reflects her value to the Braves' squad this season. She has firmly established herself as one of the conference's top players and has been instrumental in Bradley's competitive presence this season, as the Braves' jumped seven places in the MVC standings.

After the Valley tournament, Popovic was also named to the MVC All-Tournament team for her 15 kills and 11 digs for her performance against Missouri State.