PEORIA, Ill. – Men's Basketball stays on the road this week for a game with Southern Illinois on Wednesday at 7 PM. 

Series History

The Braves hold a 56-50 edge over the Salukis in their all-time series. Bradley is on a two-game win streak after their two wins last season. On the road, SIU holds a 19-28 record over Bradley. At the Banterra Center last year, Bradley defeated Southern Illinois by a score of 50-48. 

About the Salukis

Southern Illinois is 12-5 this season with a 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference record. Their notable non-conference wins included Chicago State, Saint Louis and Oklahoma State. The Salukis are coming off a 58-76 loss against Drake last Saturday. 

In the MVC Preseason Poll, the Salukis were picked to finish in ninth place. Xavier Johnson was named to the All-MVC Third Team. The former George Mason Patriot is second in the NCAA in scoring (23.8) and tied for 17th in assists (6.1). The Saluki defense allows the least amount of points in the MVC with an average of 64.5. 

About the Braves

The Braves come into this game on a six-game winning streak after their most recent win over UIC on the road. In that win, Duke Deen tallied 26 points, while Connor Hickman had 22. For Bradley, this game starts a stretch of four games with teams in the top half of the Valley.

Malevy Leons is second in the MVC in rebounds (7.6), second in steals (1.9) and fifth in minutes played (34.4). On average, the Braves make 8.8 three-point field goals per game, the second highest average in the Valley. Bradley also is second in steals per game with an average of 7.82. 

Game Information

Bradley Braves (12-5, 4-2 MVC) vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (12-5, 4-2 MVC)

Date & Time: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 ​​• 7 PM

Location: Banterra Center

Live Coverage: Radio | ESPN+ | Live Stats

What's Next

Bradley returns home on Saturday afternoon to face Belmont at 1 PM. They play again on Jan. 24 against Murray State at 6 PM at Carver Arena.