NORMAL, Ill. – Bradley Volleyball fell to Illinois State in straight sets Tuesday night at CEFCU Arena, 25-22, 25-8, 25-20. The Braves moved to 8-9 overall and 3-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play.

Bradley battled through a tight opening set that featured 17 ties and nine lead changes. The Braves held a 22-20 advantage late in the frame before Illinois State closed the set with five straight points to take a 25-22 win. The Redbirds carried the momentum into the second set before Bradley responded with a stronger third, recording 12 kills in the final frame.

Gracie Furlong led the Braves with 10 kills and added nine digs, while Adeline Goedheer finished with three kills on a .375 hitting percentage and three blocks. Cherlin Antonio also recorded three kills and three blocks. Maria Drapp totaled 13 assists, nine digs and three kills, while Ava Patchett and Eirini Bitsaktsi each recorded 10 digs to lead Bradley defensively.

Bradley finished the match with 22 kills, 51 digs and five total blocks.

Coming Up…

The Braves return to Renaissance Coliseum on Saturday, October 10, to take on Belmont at 2 p.m.