Peoria, Ill. — The Bradley Women's Basketball team will host Northern Iowa on Sunday, Jan. 12, for the third annual Be Bold, Go Gold game. The first 100 fans will get Be Bold, Go Gold t-shirts to honor those living or affected by pediatric cancer. For more information about the game and its importance, read more here. 

Game Information

Matchup: Bradley Braves vs. Northern Iowa Panthers
Date: Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Renaissance Coliseum, Peoria, Ill.
Streaming: ESPN+
Live Stats: Link

What to Watch

Bradley will look to channel the energy of their home crowd and the importance of the Be Bold, Go Gold event to fuel their performance against a tough Northern Iowa team.

Key Players to Watch:

• Soleil Barnes: Leading the Braves with 15.5 points per game, Barnes has been the go-to scorer in crunch time and will play a vital role in breaking down Northern Iowa's defense.

• Ellie McDermid: McDermid's shot-blocking and rebounding presence inside will be key against the Panthers' strong frontcourt.

Northern Iowa enters the contest with a dynamic offensive attack, highlighted by senior guard Maya McDermott, who is averaging 21.5 points per game and shooting 42.5% from three-point range. The Panthers also feature forward Grace Boffeli, a double-double threat with 8.27points and 7.7 rebounds per game. UNI's ability to control the boards and knock down outside shots could present challenges for Bradley.

About the Braves

Bradley (8-6) comes into the game after battling Drake on Jan. 10. The Braves will aim to use their strong second-half performances, a theme throughout the season, to take advantage of their home court and keep climbing in the conference standings.

About the Panthers

Northern Iowa (8-6) is riding a wave of momentum, recently defeating UIC 75-64 in a tightly contested game. McDermott paced the Panthers with 15 points, while Wetering contributed 15 points and 4 rebounds. Their inside-outside combination has been a hallmark of their success this season.