PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Men's Basketball returns home after their roadtrip to face Drake on Saturday night at 5 PM for the REDOUT game. 

Series History

Bradley owns the all-time matchup over Drake 93-70. The Braves defeated the Bulldogs at home last season by a score of 73-61 to clinch the MVC Regular Season title. The last time Bradley fell to Drake at home was in the 2019 season. 

About the Bulldogs

Drake is 19-5 this season with a 10-3 MVC record. They have won three of their last five games. On Wednesday night, they defeated Southern Illinois 92-88 in overtime at the Knapp Center. Tucker DeVries had 27 points and Darnell Brodie had 18 with eight rebounds. 

In the MVC this season, the Bulldogs have the second best scoring margin at +11. They also have the best turnover margin in the Valley at +3.13. DeVries is second in the MVC in scoring, ninth in rebounding and fifth in minutes. 

About the Braves

The Braves are 17-7 this season with a 9-4 MVC record after their last loss at Evansville. Duke Deen led the game with 15 points in that game with seven rebounds. Malevy Leons tallied nine points, nine rebounds, three blocks and two steals. This game is Bradley's first matchup with Drake this season. 

Bradley ranks fourth in offense and third in defense this season. The Braves are also second in three-pointers made and percentage. Darius Hannah is fourth in the nation in field goal percentage at .644. Hickman is first in the MVC in three-point percentage and 24th in the country with a .418 percentage. 

Game Information

Bradley Braves (17-7, 9-4 MVC) vs. Drake Bulldogs (19-5, 10-3 MVC)

Date & Time: Saturday, February 10, 2024 • 5 PM

Location: Carver Arena

Live Coverage: Radio | ESPNU | Live Stats

What's Next

The Braves stay at home to face UIC on Feb. 14 at 7 PM. They go back on the road to play Northern Iowa on Feb. 18 at Missouri State on Feb. 21. Bradley comes back home on Feb. 24 to play Illinois State.