#bradley-braves

#bradley-braves

MVC play features the Bradley Braves (18-10, 11-6 MVC) at home against the Illinois State Redbirds (18-10, 10-7 MVC) on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET. Bradley lost its previous game to Valparaiso, 79-72, on Wednesday. Alex Huibregtse led the way with 22 points, plus two boards and one assist. In its previous game, Illinois State topped Murray State on Wednesday, 78-61. Its high scorer was Ty'Reek Coleman with 22 points.

The Bradley Braves (17-8) bring a four-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Murray State Racers (22-3), winners of six straight. Bradley won its previous game against Southern Illinois, 56-53, on Sunday. Tamia Perryman was its leading scorer with 16 points. In its previous game, Murray State defeated UIC on Sunday, 79-77. Its leading scorer was Halli Poock with 33 points.

The Belmont Bruins (22-3, 12-2 MVC) hope to continue a five-game road winning streak when they visit the Bradley Braves (16-9, 9-5 MVC) on February 9, 2026. Belmont was victorious in its most recent game against UIC, 68-62, on Friday. Tyler Lundblade was its high scorer with 24 points. In its most recent game, Bradley fell to Northern Iowa on Friday, 61-49. Its top scorer was Jaquan Johnson with 14 points.

Last time out, Evansville fell short in a 68-65 loss to UIC. The Purple Aces were led by Camryn Runner, who ended the game with 18 points and four assists, while BreAunna Ward added 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists. With a final score of 85-75, Bradley defeated Indiana State the last time out. Kaylen Nelson led the team (30 PTS, 7 REB, 2 STL, 53.33 FG%, 4-7 from 3PT).