Peoria, Ill. – Bradley Volleyball opens its 2025 season this weekend by hosting the annual CEFCU Invitational at Renaissance Coliseum. The Braves will face Quinnipiac, UT Arlington, and Western Illinois in a three-match, two-day tournament to begin the year.
Game Information
Bradley vs. Quinnipiac
Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. CT
Location: Renaissance Coliseum (Peoria, Ill.)
Coverage: Live Stats | ESPN+
Bradley vs. UT Arlington
Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. CT
Location: Renaissance Coliseum (Peoria, Ill.)
Coverage: Live Stats | ESPN+
Bradley vs. Western Illinois
Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025 – 11:00 a.m. CT
Location: Renaissance Coliseum (Peoria, Ill.)
Coverage: Live Stats | ESPN+
Matchup History
Quinnipiac: The Bobcats are coming off a 19–13 season in 2024, including a 15–3 record in MAAC play. This will be the first-ever meeting between Bradley and Quinnipiac.
UT Arlington: The Mavericks claimed the 2024 Western Athletic Conference Championship and enter the season under new head coach Tania Schatow. Bradley and UTA have faced sparingly in program history, with the Mavericks holding the edge in the all-time series.
Western Illinois: Bradley and Western Illinois are long-time in-state opponents with a history that dates back decades. The Braves will look to continue their success in the series against the Leathernecks.
Bradley Notes
The CEFCU Invitational will serve as an important measuring stick for Bradley as it begins its 2025 campaign. Head Coach Alicia Williams and her staff will use the weekend to establish early momentum while also evaluating depth and lineup combinations against three very different opponents. Playing three matches in less than 36 hours provides an immediate test of the team's endurance and adaptability, while opening the season on its home court gives the Braves the chance to build confidence in front of their fans. Following the tournament, Bradley will shift its attention to back-to-back road events at Western Carolina and Western Kentucky before entering Missouri Valley Conference play at the end of September.
