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Braves Sweep Season Series Over Redbirds and Clinch MVC Tournament Spot

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Normal, Ill. -- The season was on the line Wednesday night at Illinois State University. The Bradley Braves needed a win and help from Southern Illinois to make the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The Braves won in four sets and the Salukis pulled out a win in five sets over the Missouri State Bears.

About The Illinois State Match
As if bragging rights were not enough to fire one up for this match, the season being on the line added an extra storyline to this game. The Braves have only won four total times in Normal since 1983 until last night.