Hannah Thompson

Classroom

Thompson carries a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA as a health science major.

In 2020-21, Thompson became the first in program history to be recognized as a CoSIDA Academic All-American, when she received third team honors.

She has earned CoSIDA Academic All-District twice, MVC Scholar-Athlete first team twice, Bradley Scholar-Athlete of the Week three times, and MVC Honor Roll three times. Additionally, Thompson has received the MVC Academic Excellence Award in each of the last two years.

Character

Before Thompson arrived at Bradley, the program had collected only 35 conference wins from 2006-2017.

She has since helped the Braves record 40 conference wins during her three-plus years and is part of just the fourth senior class in school history to win 40 or more MVC contests. Thompson is a three-year team captain and helped lead the team to their first post-season appearance in program history.

Community

Thompson is an active participant in the Peoria area. She regularly volunteers in clinics with the Boys and Girls Club and also took part in a Reality Check Youth Event, where she mentored children on the benefits of education and helping set academic goals.

Thompson has assisted with the BU Cleanup Crew, volunteering to help with community cleanup efforts on campus and in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Additionally, she has helped distribute food to people in need in the local community through Loaves and Fish Feeding Ministry, as well as helping with Bradley’s annual I-74 Challenge Blood Drive.

Competition

Thompson has received numerous awards for her success at Bradley.

She is the first player in program history to receive All-Region honors (2020-21).Thompson is also a two-time All-Valley first team, three-time All-MVC, and 2018 MVC Freshman of the Year recipient.

Last year, she was the only player in the nation to average at least 3.50 kills and 4.90 digs per set.

In the first match of the season, Thompson broke the Bradley career digs record. She is now one of seven players in MVC history with 1,200 career kills and 1,600 or more digs and just the third since rally scoring was adopted.  This season, she is averaging 3.12 kills and 3.68 digs per set.  She currently ranks seventh in Bradley history in career kills.