PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Men's Basketball resumes Missouri Valley Conference play on Wednesday at Valparaiso at 7 PM. 

Series History

• The Braves are 11-5 all-time against the Beacons and 3-5 on the road
• They are on a six-game winning streak against Valparaiso coming into Wednesday's game

About the Beacons

• Valparaiso is 4-9 this season with an 0-2 MVC record
• They come into this game on a seven-game winless streak with their last victory on Nov. 25 
• The Beacons were picked to finish 12th in the Missouri Valley Conference this season after their 10th place finish last season 
• They fell to Murray State in the first round of the MVC Tournament last season with a score of 78-50
• This season, Isaiah Stafford is 9th in the MVC in scoring and fourth in steals

About the Braves

• Bradley sits at 8-5 with an 0-2 MVC record
• They ended their non-conference play with a 69-47 victory over Truman State to conclude their non-conference schedule at 8-3
• Malevy Leons tallied 15 points and eight rebounds in their victory over the Bulldogs
• At Valparaiso last season, Bradley defeated the Beacons by a score of 76-66
• Leons is fourth in the MVC in rebounds, third in steals and second in minutes played

Game Information

• Bradley Braves (8-5, 0-2 MVC) vs. Valparaiso Beacons (4-9, 0-2 MVC)
• Date & Time: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 • 7 PM
• Location: Athletics-Recreation Center
• Live Coverage: Radio | ESPN+ | Live Stats

What's Next

• Bradley returns home for two games starting on Jan. 6 against Missouri State at 3 PM
• They welcome Evansville to Carver Arena on Jan. 10 at 7 PM
• The Braves go back on the road on Jan. 13 to face UIC