PEORIA, Ill. – Men's Basketball faces Missouri State on the road on Wednesday night at 7 PM.
Series History
Bradley is 28-43 all-time versus Missouri State but have won three straight games against the Bears. The Braves won their last game against the Bears 86-60 at home.
About the Bears
Missouri State is 15-12 this season with a 7-9 MVC record. They snapped a three-game losing streak in their last game against Valparaiso where they won 82-74. Chance Moore recorded 25 points and nine rebounds in that game. N.J. Benson had a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
In the MVC this season, Alston Mason is third in scoring, seventh in three-pointers per game, 11th in assists and third in minutes played. The Bears are first in the Valley in rebounds per game at 39.2. Missouri State is in eighth place in the MVC this season with an 8-4 record at home this season.
About the Braves
Bradley is 18-9 overall this season with a 10-6 conference record. Bradley is looking to respond after their loss at Northern Iowa on Sunday afternoon. Connor Hickman had 22 points in that game and Malevy Leons tallied 16 points and five rebounds. In Bradley's win over the Bears on Jan. 6, Hickman had 25 points with six made three-pointers.
The Braves are in third place in the MVC with three games of separation to second place and one game to fourth place. After this game, there are only three games left until Arch Madness. In the MVC this season, Bradley is second in steals, third in blocks and second in three-pointers made per game. Leons is 16th in points, seventh in rebounds, sixth in blocks, third in steals and seventh in minutes played.
Game Information
Bradley Braves (18-9, 10-6 MVC) vs. Missouri State Bears (15-12, 7-9 MVC)
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 • 7 PM
Location: Great Southern Bank Arena
Live Coverage: Radio | ESPN+ | Live Stats
What's Next
Bradley comes back home to face Illinois State on Feb. 24 at 7 PM. The Braves play Southern Illinois for the last home game of the season on Feb. 28 at 7 PM. Their final game of the season is at Drake on Mar. 3 before Arch Madness from Mar. 7 to Mar. 10.
