Peoria, Ill. – The Braves begin their final homestand of the season on Saturday, November 1, against the Murray State Racers at 5 p.m.
Game Information
Bradley vs. Murray State
Date & Time: Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. CT
Location: Peoria, Ill.
Matchup History
Murray State: The Racers have struggled this season, posting a 4-15 record (2-8 MVC). They won their last matchup on October 25 against Evansville in five sets and will take on Illinois State on Friday before traveling to Peoria to face the Braves. The Racers have had a tough time on the road, going 1-7 in road matches, compared to 2-3 at home. Ella Vogel has been phenomenal as a two-way player. She leads her team with 263 kills and averages 3.70 kills per set, which ranks second in the MVC. She has also totaled 40 blocks, the second most on her team. Bradley and Murray State have faced off nine times in program history, with the Racers holding a 5-4 advantage over the Braves. In their last match, Bradley defeated Murray State in four sets on October 24.
Bradley Notes
Bradley enters the weekend with a 4–7 conference record, sitting in a three-way tie for the sixth and final spot in the MVC tournament. The Braves are coming off a three-match road trip that saw them pick up wins over Belmont and Murray State. The Braves have been led offensively by Tendai Titley, who had a four-match double-double streak before their match against Illinois State on Tuesday, and Mairen Mannon, who was named MVC Player of the Week last week after she totaled 34 kills and six blocks over the Braves' successful weekend. Maria Drapp has stepped up her game to a new level, recording 224 assists in her last five matches, and she now ranks 11th in the nation in total assists. Libero Irene Mostardini has also been climbing the rankings as she now ranks fourth in the MVC in total digs (tied for 30th in the nation) and third in the conference for service aces.
This final homestand is crucial if the Braves want to secure the final spot in the MVC tournament. After they face Murray State tomorrow, they will wrap up their homestand with a two-match weekend against Indiana State and Evansville on November 7-8.
