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Minta Named MVP After Bradley Volleyball Sweeps CEFCU Invitational

PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Volleyball began their 50th season with a sweep of the CEFCU Invitational over the weekend.

The Braves are 3-0 for the first time since the 2015 season and swept a home tournament for the first time since 2018.

— Bradley Volleyball (@BRADLEYvolley) August 27, 2023

Starting off the season, Bradley matched up with SIUE on Friday night. The Cougars came into the game with a 3-1 win over Eastern Michigan that morning. The Braves defeated SIUE with a 3-0 sweep at Renaissance Coliseum.

Senior Abby Johnson recorded eight kills while Silan Demirkol had seven.