Peoria, IL -- The Bradley Braves will host North Central (IL) for Hoops on the Hilltop.

Game Information 
Bradley Braves 6-4 (0-0 MVC) vs North Central (IL) 2-4 (0-0 CCIW)
Date & Time: Sunday, December 14th | 1:00 PM CST
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Location: Renaissance Coliseum in Peoria, IL
All-Time Series: Bradley leads 2-0

Back on the Hilltop!
When the Braves take the floor against North Central College from Renaissance Coliseum it'll mark the first time since 2014 that the Braves will play a regular season game on the Hilltop. Previously the Braves are 6-1 in Renaissance Coliseum with their last encounter being an 84-73 win over Central Michigan. 

About the Braves
Bradley looks to continue their strong run of play on Sunday, leading into their Missouri Valley Conference opener on Dec. 18th at Indiana State. Jaquan Johnson remains towards the top of the MVC leaders board in multiple categories with an average line of 18.2 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 3.4 APG, and 3.3 SPG. while shooting 47% shooting from the floor and 40% from three-point range. During the Braves last three contests they've held opponents to well under their season scoring average with none of the last three opponents for BU reaching more than 64 points. 

It hasn't only been Johnson that has heated up during BU's last few games, Ahmet Jonovic has made his impact known on the defensive end of the floor with 8 blocks, and 1 steal over his last three games. Demarion Burch has been BU's leading scorer in that span averaging 15.3 PPG with Alex Huibregtse also averaging double figures and shooting 56% from beyond the arc. AJ Smith continues to lead the Braves in rebounding with 5.7 boards per game. 

About the Cardinals
North Central (IL) is 2-4 on the season and plays from the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. On the season North Central has played two teams in the top-25 for the Division three ranks with an overtime loss at #18 Wisconsin-Platteville and a win at home against #10 Illinois Wesleyan. The Cardinals are led by a duo of double digit scorers in #30 Alejandro Diaz and #20 Tyler Swierczek who are combining for 24.3 PPG, and 10.2 RPG. 

Know before you go!
Similar to Carver Arena, Renaissance Coliseum operates as a cashless campus which includes parking, ticket sales, concessions and arena purchases. Exterior doors and the ticket office will both open at 11:30 a.m. CST. A clear bag policy will be enforced, permitting one clear bag up to 12" x 6" x 12" or one one-gallon clear plastic bag, plus a small clutch up to 5" x 8"; diaper bags for young children and medically necessary bags will be allowed upon inspection. Mobile tickets should be downloaded prior to arrival. Re-entry to the arena will not be allowed.

Please enter through the main atrium doors closest to Main Street. After entering, you will go through security before proceeding up to the second-floor main concourse, where you will enter the arena. Link to Full Policy and FAQs here