Peoria Ill. - Bradley Women's Basketball will end their road trip on Sunday at the Indiana State Sycamores at 1:00 p.m.
Game Information
Matchup: Bradley Braves vs. Indiana State Sycamores
Date: Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Hulman Center
Streaming: ESPN+
Live Stats: Link
What to Watch
The Braves will need to play a full 40 minutes in Sunday's matchup. Bradley scored a combined 30 points in the second, third, and fourth quarters against Evansville, despite the Purple Aces giving up the third most points in the Valley. The Braves will need to show their offensive power against the Sycamores and play a complete game to win this one.
Key Players to Watch
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Soleil Barnes (Bradley): Barnes will need to play a key role in the Braves' effort to play a complete game as she played 35 minutes on Thursday, scoring 16 points while grabbing four boards and getting three steals.
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Ellie McDermid (Bradley): McDermid is coming off one of her best games in an already impressive first year. She had her second collegiate double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds along with three assists, two blocks, and two steals.
About the Braves
The Braves (9-15, 3-10 MVC) are hoping to end the road trip on a high note in Indiana. Bradley has struggled on the road so far this season, holding a 2-11 record compared to their 6-4 record at home. Bradley and Indiana State faced off on January 5, when the Braves defeated the Sycamores 65-52. Barnes scored 21 points and grabbed five boards in the Bradley win.
About the Sycamores
The Sycamores (4-20, 2-11 MVC) lost their last game to the Illinois State Redbirds 85-77 but won the game before that against Southern Illinois 87-63. The Sycamores only have one win at home this season against Evansville who hasn't won a game on the road all season.