Peoria, Ill. – Bradley Women's Basketball hits the road to face the Northern Kentucky Norse on Sunday, December 21, at 1:30 p.m.

Game Information

Matchup: Bradley Braves at Northern Kentucky Norse

Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Streaming: ESPN+

Live Stats: Link

What to Watch

The Braves come into this road game with a three-game winning streak and a 7-4 record on the season. In their last game, Bradley took down the Southern Illinois Salukis in their first conference game of the season, 64-47. Over the last three games, the Braves have done an excellent job of protecting the glass, outrebounding their opponents in two of the three games. Defensively, the Braves have been phenomenal, as they have allowed the third-lowest points per game in the conference at 63.5. They have also allowed the seventh-lowest three-point percentage in the nation at .239, holding opponents to 4-for-33 shooting from beyond the arc in their last three games. Offensively, the Braves have scored the third-most points per game in the conference at 72.4. They also have the best field-goal percentage and three-point percentage in the conference at .419 and .327, respectively.

The Norse have had a rough start to their season, posting a 3-10 record and dropping their last four entering the weekend matchup against the Braves. Despite the rough record, Northern Kentucky is 2-2 when playing at home compared to 0-7 on the road. They have allowed the most points per game in the Horizon League at 75.2, including the highest field-goal percentage in their league at .455 and the second-highest three-point percentage at .360. Offensively, the Norse have scored 64 points per game with the lowest field-goal percentage in the Horizon League at .380.

Key Players to Watch

Mya Wardle had one of her best games of the season against Southern Illinois on Thursday. She totaled 14 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and two steals. Wardle currently ranks third in the MVC at 4.6 assists per game. Ellie McDermid stepped up in a big way in the last game, tying for the team lead in points with 14 while adding six rebounds, two blocks, an assist, and a steal. McDermid is fifth in the Valley in blocks per game at 1.2. Kaylen Nelson has been one of the best players in the Valley, ranking second in points per game at 17.8 and three-point percentage at .439. In her last game, she totaled 13 points and added two rebounds, an assist, a block, and a steal.

The Norse have been led offensively by Karina Bystry, who leads the team with 11.8 points per game and is second on the team in steals with 16. Maddie Moody is second on the team in points per game at 9.4 and leads the team in rebounds per game at 6.1 and total blocks with nine. Taysha Rushton is one of Northern Kentucky's key playmakers, as she leads the team in assists per game at 2.1 while ranking third with 8.0 points per game.