Box Score PEORIA, Ill. -- Senior Jamie Livaudais had a match-high 10 kills to lead Bradley, but Missouri Valley Conference newcomer Valparaiso collected 64 digs and 10 blocks as the Crusaders topped the Braves 25-18, 25-17, 25-22 Friday at Renaissance Coliseum.
Both teams entered Friday's contest among the top 10 in the nation in digs per set, with Valparaiso (9-8 overall, 2-3 MVC) owning the top average in the country and Bradley (7-13 overall, 0-6 MVC) ranking eighth. The Crusaders posted a 64-56 advantage in digs and limited the Braves to .