Peoria, Ill. – Bradley Volleyball returns home to host Southern Illinois on Friday at 6 p.m. and Drake on Saturday at 3 p.m. for Bradley's Homecoming Weekend.
Game Information
Bradley vs. Southern Illinois
Date & Time: Friday, October 17, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. CT
Location: Peoria, IL
Bradley vs. Drake
Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 3:00 p.m. CT
Location: Peoria, IL
Matchup History
Southern Illinois: The Salukis opened the 2025 conference season with a two-game win streak before dropping their next four. Kelly Franklin has led the team offensively, leading the team with 245 kills (3.10 k/s) and a .327 hitting percentage. Bradley and Southern Illinois have faced off 76 times, with the Salukis holding a 48-28 advantage. The two teams last played each other on November 9, 2024, when the Braves swept the Salukis, outscoring them 75-39.
Drake: The Bulldogs have completely turned around their conference season. After starting the season 0-3, they have swept two of their last three matches, with their match against the Braves being the one match that wasn't a sweep. Macy Daufeldt has been a key contributor on both sides of the ball, leading the Bulldogs with 218 kills (3.18 k/s) and also tops the team in digs with 202 (3.01 digs/s). Drake holds a 46-34 series advantage over the Braves in the team's history, with their last match being on Friday, October 10, when the Bulldogs took down the Braves in four sets.
Bradley Notes
Bradley enters the weekend with a 2-4 conference record. Maria Drapp has posted double-doubles in two of her last three matches, recording a total of 116 assists and 28 digs over those three matches. Irene Mostardini has been on fire recently, recording 53 digs in her last three games while posting three service aces. Tendai Titley has also been producing on both sides of the ball, recording 43 kills and 37 digs along with two double-doubles over her last three games.
The Braves had success during Bradley's Homecoming Weekend in 2024, when they defeated Belmont and Murray State in five sets each. Bradley will look to repeat history and put two more wins under their belt with a big weekend against the Salukis and the Bulldogs.
