PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Men's Basketball returns to Carver Arena on Thursday night to face SIUE at 7 PM. 

Series History

• Bradley is 5-0 all-time versus SIUE with a 4-0 record at home
• Their last matchup was last season when the Braves took a 56-54 victory on the road
• Connor Hickman and Darius Hannah both had 12 points in that game

About the Cougars

• This is SIUE's last non-conference game before Ohio Valley Conference play starts
• They are 7-5 this season and are coming off a 99-56 victory over Central Christian
• SIUE was picked to finish second in the OVC this season after their sixth-place finish last season
• The Cougars had three players named to the 12-player Preseason All-OVC Team
• Shamar Wright leads the Cougars with 16 points per game, while Damarco Minor is averaging 8.9 rebounds per game

About the Braves

• Bradley is 6-5 overall and 0-2 in Missouri Valley Conference play this season
• In their last game, the Braves were topped by Duquesne by a score of 67-69 at LeBron James Arena
• Malevy Leons tallied 11 points and 10 rebounds in that game, his ninth career double-double
• This season, Leons is averaging 36.2 minutes per game, 14.5 points and 7.3 rebounds
• After their game with SIUE, the Braves have one more non-conference game left with Truman State

Game Information

• Bradley Braves (6-5, 0-2 MVC) vs. SIUE Cougars (7-5, 0-0 OVC)
• Date & Time: Thursday, December 21, 2023 • 7 PM
• Location: Carver Arena
• Live Coverage: Radio | ESPN+ | Live Stats

What's Next

• Bradley stays home to play Truman State on Dec. 28 at 7 PM
• MVC play resumes on Jan. 3 at Valparaiso
• The Braves come back home to face Missouri State on Jan. 6 at 3 PM