Peoria, Ill. – Bradley Volleyball concludes their road trip with a midweek match against I-74 rival Illinois State on Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Game Information
Bradley vs. Illinois State
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. CT
Location: Normal, Ill.
Matchup History
Illinois State: The Redbirds have struggled recently. After starting conference play at 3-2, they have dropped their last five matches and currently sit at 3-7. Khenedi Guest has been a solid two-way player this season. She currently leads the Valley in blocks with 92 and is second on the team in kills with 176 on a .282 hitting percentage. Illinois State and Bradley have met 95 times, and the Redbirds currently hold a 76-19 advantage. In their last matchup against each other, the Braves came away with a five-set victory that ended with back-to-back attack errors from the Redbirds.
Bradley Notes
Bradley enters the weekday match with a 10-12 record and are coming off two much-needed wins over Murray State and Belmont. The Braves have been led offensively by Tendai Titley (251 kills, 2.85 k/s), who has recorded a double-double in each of her last four matches. Over that stretch, she has totaled 59 kills, 67 digs, three service aces, and eight blocks. Mairen Mannon has started to break out over the past few matches. She recorded 34 kills on a .604 hitting percentage and six blocks last weekend on her way to earning MVC Player of the Week honors. Maria Drapp has continued to be one of the best setters in the country, posting 103 assists last weekend, her second straight 100+ assist performance. Irene Mostardini led the way defensively, totaling back-to-back 22-dig appearances in the two weekend matchups, leading the team in both matches for 44 digs total.
The Braves will need contributions from everyone as they head into the final few weeks of the season. Familiarity will be on their side, as three of their next four opponents are teams they have already defeated this season, with the one outlier being Indiana State, which they have not faced yet. Bradley returns home this Saturday to take on Murray State at 5 p.m. inside Renaissance Coliseum
