"Two hot teams meet when the Southern Illinois Salukis (8-13) host the Bradley Braves (16-8) on February 15, 2026. The Salukis will put their three-game win streak on the line against the Braves, winners of three straight. In its most recent game, Southern Illinois topped Illinois State on Friday, 84-60. Alayna Kraus scored a team-high 30 points (and added three assists and two boards). Bradley won its previous game against Evansville, 79-68, on Friday. Kaylen Nelson was its leading scorer with 24 points."
"Southern Illinois' -96 scoring differential (outscored by 4.6 points per game) is a result of scoring 67.3 points per game (155th in college basketball) while giving up 71.9 per contest (319th in college basketball). The Salukis are averaging 67.3 points, just 1.4 more than the 65.9 the Braves concede. Southern Illinois connects on 4.2 three-pointers per game (330th in college basketball), 1.8 fewer than its opponents (6.0)."
Southern Illinois (8-13) hosts Bradley (16-8) on Sunday, February 15, 2026, with tip at 5 p.m. ET at Banterra Center. Both teams enter the matchup on three-game win streaks. Southern Illinois defeated Illinois State 84-60, led by Alayna Kraus with 30 points, while Bradley beat Evansville 79-68, led by Kaylen Nelson with 24 points. The game will stream on ESPN+ and tickets are available via Vivid Seats. Southern Illinois averages 67.3 points per game and allows 71.9, producing a -96 scoring differential. The Salukis shoot 4.2 three-pointers per game and score 10.3 more at home.
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