Braves Sweep Northern Illinois

Next Match: PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley Volleyball wrapped up the non-conference portion of the schedule with a convincing 25-17, 25-20, 25-13 sweep of in-state foe Northern Illinois Saturday afternoon to conclude the CEFCU Classic.

Sophomore Hannah Thompson turned in her ninth consecutive double-double with 13 kills and 16 digs in the three-set contest, while hitting a .462 clip. Fellow sophomore Rachel Pranger finished with a match-high 14 kills to pace the Braves (4-7 overall), who picked up their first win over Northern Illinois (3-11 overall) since 2004.

The fifth largest crowd in Renaissance Coliseum history (1,122) was on hand to witness Bradley's first three-set victory in the series with…