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Braves Open MVC Season Play 2-0

Peoria, Ill. – The Bradley Braves went 2-0 in the opening weekend of the Conference season, sweeping Evansville on the road before returning home and defeating Illinois State in a five-set thriller.

Match One – Evansville

Bradley started their weekend by traveling to Evansville, Ind., on Friday to take on the Purple Aces, sweeping Evansville in dominating fashion (25-21, 25-18, 25-21). The Braves were efficient on offense, as six Braves finished the match with a hitting percentage of at least .300. Anna Kiss led the offense, totaling 12 kills (4 k/s, .