PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Men's Basketball goes back on the road to play Drake on Sunday at 2:30 PM.
Series History
Bradley leads the all-time matchup 93-71 over Drake dating back to 1942. In their last game, the Bulldogs topped the Braves 74-67.
About the Bulldogs
Drake is in second place in the MVC this season with a 24-6 overall record and 15-4 MVC record. The Bulldogs are a perfect 15-0 at home this season. They are coming off a 107-105 triple overtime win at UIC on Wednesday night. Tucker DeVries had 39 points in that game with 13 rebounds, seven assists and four steals in 54 minutes played. He had 22 points in that game and Darnell Brodie tallied 19 points.
In the MVC this season, Drake has the best turnover margin and has the third best steals in the league. Their offense ranks second in the league with 80.9 points per game. DeVries is eighth in the nation in points, fourth in steals in the MVC and fourth in minutes. Brodie is first in the conference in rebounds.
About the Braves
In the MVC this season, Bradley is 21-9 overall with a 13-6 conference record. They come into this game on a three game winning streak after their most recent 86-67 win over Southern Illinois. Darius Hannah had a career-high 22 points with seven rebounds. Malevy Leons recorded 16 points, six rebounds and a career-high six blocks. Connor Hickman had 17 points, eight rebounds and five steals.
The Braves are locked to the third seed in the Missouri Valley Conference after their win over SIU. Their offense ranks fourth in the MVC and their defense is second. Bradley is third in block shots and first in steals this season. In the Valley this season, Leons is 15th in scoring, seventh in rebounds, fourth in blocks, third in steals and sixth in minutes. Hannah is ninth in the nation in field goal percentage and Duke Deen is third in the MVC in three-point percentage.
Game Information
Bradley Braves (21-9, 13-6 MVC) vs. Drake Bulldogs (24-6, 15-4 MVC)
Date & Time: Sunday, March 3, 2024 • 2:30 PM
Location: Knapp Center
Live Coverage: Radio | ESPN2 | Live Stats
What's Next
Arch Madness begins on Mar. 7 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Braves will play on Friday night at 8:30 PM.
