Peoria, Ill. - Bradley Volleyball will play their final homestand of the 2024 season against the Missouri State Bears and the Southern Illinois Salukis, which will double as the programs' senior night. Silan Demirkol, Kaylenn Hunt, Beste Ayhan, and Karina Simatos will be honored following the game against the Salukis.
Game Information
Bradley v. Missouri State
Date & Time: Friday, November 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. C.T.
Location: Renaissance Coliseum
Coverage: Live Stats | ESPN+
Bradley v. Southern Illinois
Date & Time: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. C.T.
Location: Renaissance Coliseum
Coverage: Live Stats | ESPN+
Matchup History
The Bears have a 4-9 conference record and are one game back of a playoff spot in the MVC Championships. Missouri State and Bradley have faced off 74 times and the Bears have won 59 matchups. These teams last faced off against each other on October 5, when Missouri State defeated Bradley in four sets.
The Salukis have a 3-10 conference record and have lost six of their last seven games. Bradley has faced Southern Illinois 75 times and has won 27 of those matchups. The Braves swept the Salukis in their previous meeting on October 4.
Bradley Notes
Iva Popovic led the Braves with 27 kills, six service aces, and 22 digs last weekend. Senior Silan Demirkol had a solid weekend, putting up 25 kills, four service aces, and a team-leading six blocks. Maria Drapp led the team in assists with 42.
Bradley will honor Beste Ayhan, Karina Simatos, Kaylenn Hunt, and Demirkol after the game against Southern Illinois on Saturday as part of their Senior Night. All four of which have played an intregal part of the success of the program this year and in the past seasons.
