PEORIA, Ill. – Men's Basketball plays Murray State for the second time this season on Wednesday at 7 PM.
Series History
Murray State holds a 9-8 edge over Bradley in their all-time matchup. In their MVC series, the Racers are 2-1. The Braves fell to the Racers earlier this season by a score of 72-79. Darius Hannah had a double-double in that game with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
About the Racers
Overall this season, Murray State is 8-11 with a 5-3 MVC record. They are coming off a loss against Indiana State on Sunday by a final score of 63-72. Quincy Anderson tallied 21 points in that game and Nick Ellington had a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Racers were picked to finish seventh in the MVC this season but currently sit at fifth. Rob Perry was named to the Preseason All-MVC Second Team. They have the second best turnover margin in the conference this season at +2.89. JaCobi Wood is first in the Valley in minutes played (35.1), second in assist/turnover ratio (+2.3), fifth in free throw percentage (.845) and fifth in assists (5.2).
About the Braves
Bradley is 14-5 this season and 6-2 in MVC play. They are on an eight-game win streak coming into this game. In their last game, they won 95-72 against Belmont after landing 18 three-pointers, the second most in Bradley history. Duke Deen scored 25 points after he was 7-for-10 from beyond the arc.
Deen is third in the conference in three-point percentage (.382), three-pointers per game (2.6), seventh in assists (4.2) and first in assist/turnover ratio (+2.5). Hannah is first in the MVC and sixth in the NCAA in field goal percentage at .644. Bradley has the fourth best offense and the second best defense in the conference this season.
Game Information
Bradley Braves (14-5, 6-2 MVC) vs. Murray State Racers (8-11, 5-3 MVC)
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 • 6 PM
Location: Carver Arena
Live Coverage: Radio | CBS Sports Network | Live Stats
What's Next
Bradley goes on the road this Saturday for a game with Indiana State 5 PM CT. They return to Carver Arena on Jan. 31 to play Northern Iowa at 7 PM. The Braves go down I-74 to face Illinois State on Feb. 3 at 1 PM.
