PEORIA, Ill. -- Senior Irene Mostardini of the volleyball team is the September Prairie Farms Bradley Athlete of the Month, earning the honor after a fan vote.

Mostardini made 11 appearances during the month of September, recording at least 10 digs in nine games. Mostardini also had three appearances with more than 20 digs. She accrued 16 service aces during the month, notching at least one ace in 10 different games. Entering October, Mostardini led the Braves in digs (223), digs per set (4.13) and service aces (26).

Mostardini earned the Prairie Farms Athlete of the Month accolade after a fan vote on the school's X account. She collected 70.6 percent of the vote to beat out Caroline McConnell of the women's golf team (17.6 percent), Michael Switala of the soccer team (5.6 percent) and Ruby Tseng of the tennis team (5.6 percent).