PEORIA, Ill. – Drake volleyball (9-5, 2-0) moved to 2-0 in Missouri Valley Conference action after a 3-0 road sweep of Bradley. Drake survived a few scares by the Braves to win 25-18, 25-21, 25-12.
The Bulldogs and Braves went back-and-forth in the opening stages of the match until a service error got Bradley within one. Drake rebounded with a 5-0 rally to regain the lead at 16-10. The host Braves were able to keep within striking distance but could not chase down Drake as a kill ended the 25-18 opening set.
Bradley controlled most of the second period and led as late as 19-15.