Braves Close Series with Shutout, Reset for Final Stretch

IND ST SERIES RECAPPEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Softball showed toughness and resolve on Saturday afternoon, closing out its Missouri Valley Conference series against Indiana State with a 3–0 shutout win at OSF Healthcare Field. The victory came at the right time, helping the Braves regain footing after a pair of frustrating losses to open the weekend.

Friday's series opener was a near-miss. Bradley clawed its way back into the game with a two-run sixth inning, powered by veteran bats like Ashley Breeding and Sydney Kennedy, but ultimately fell short, 3–2. The narrow loss was a gut punch for a team eager to snap out of a slump.

Later that evening, the Sycamores rode early momentum to a 4–0 win,…