PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley used a balanced offensive attack and came up with 12 blocks as the Braves earned their first sweep of the year in Missouri Valley Conference play with a 25-19, 25-22, 25-22 victory over Valparaiso Friday at Renaissance Coliseum.
Sophomores Hannah Thompson and Rachel Pranger along with junior Sara Maddox led the way for Bradley (9-9 overall, 5-2 MVC) with eight kills each. Six different Braves recorded at least five kills in the sweep of Valparaiso (8-13 overall, 3-4 MVC) to help BU hold onto a share of third in the Valley standings.