Bowling Green, KY – Bradley Volleyball will travel to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to compete in the Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic hosted by Western Kentucky on Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20. The Braves will play an early doubleheader on Friday, facing Austin Peay State at 9:30 a.m. and Western Kentucky at 12:30 p.m., before closing out the tournament on Saturday against Indiana at noon.
Game Information
Bradley vs. Austin Peay State
Date & Time: Friday, September 19, 2025 – 9:30 a.m. CT
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Bradley vs. Western Kentucky
Date & Time: Friday, September 19, 2025 – 12:30 p.m. CT
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Bradley vs. Indiana
Date & Time: Saturday, September 20, 2025 – 12:00 p.m. CT
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Matchup History
Austin Peay State: The Governors have had a rough start to the season, going 1-8 and losing their last three matches heading into Friday's game against the Braves. Austin Peay is led by Taly Cloyd (86 kills, 2.32 k/s). Reagan Anderson has taken over the defensive side of the game, totaling 151 digs and nine service aces. Bradley has faced Austin Peay State twice in their history, with the Braves sweeping both matches to hold a 2-0 advantage.
Western Kentucky: The Hilltoppers started their season strong with a 6-3 record heading into the weekend. Western Kentucky was on a three-game winning streak before dropping their last match to Vanderbilt in three sets. The Hilltoppers are led by Alivia Skidmore (102 kills, 3.52 k/s, .311 hitting percentage). Defensively, she ranks fifth on the team in blocks with 16. The Braves and Hilltoppers have faced off six times, with Bradley taking four of those matches.
Indiana: The Hoosiers have been dominant to start their season, only losing three sets thus far while carrying an undefeated 8-0 record. The team is led by Candela Alonso-Corcelles, who has 106 kills (3.93 k/s), 55 digs, 16 blocks, nine service aces, and a .366 hitting percentage. Avry Tatum is also having a solid year with 89 kills, 3.30 k/s, a .411 hitting percentage, and 21 blocks. Indiana and Bradley will face off for the first time in either program's history on Saturday.
Bradley Notes
Bradley is coming into the Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic with a 5-4 record after taking the final two games during Bradley's Family Weekend against Central Michigan and UMKC. Tendai Titley dominated on both sides of the ball last week, totaling 21 kills, 32 digs, and three service aces. Maria Drapp has been off to a strong start in her sophomore season, totaling 317 assists (9.06 a/s) and 14 service aces. Irene Mostardini has been solid defensively to start this season, leading the Braves with 172 digs (4.91 per set), while also leading the team with 19 service aces. Gracie Furlong has led the team offensively this season, totaling 100 kills (2.86 k/s).
This Bowling Green road trip marks Bradley's final non-conference action this season and will serve as a big test for the Braves as they begin their conference season next week against Evansville and Illinois State.
