Peoria, Ill. - Bradley Women's Basketball will conclude their regular season in Springfield, MO, on Saturday against the Missouri State Bears

Game Information

Matchup: Bradley Braves vs. Missouri State Bears

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Location: Great Southern Bank Arena

Streaming: ESPN+

Live Stats: Link

What to Watch

The Braves will need to establish an early presence and play a full 40-minute game if they want to keep up with the Bears who have been unstoppable at home as they carry a 13-0 record when at home this season. The Braves will need to capitalize on every Missouri State mistake and keep their momentum high to give themselves a chance.

Key Players to Watch

• Amy O'Hara (Bradley): O'Hara has been a consistent defensive threat since returning to the lineup. She will need to utilize her height and defensive abilities to hold Missouri State at bay while also having a strong offensive game to keep Bradley in this one.

• Tamia Perryman (Bradley): Perryman has shown throughout the season that she can be relied upon in high pressure situations. Considering how much momentum this game could give the Braves as they head into MVC Tournament, Perryman will have one more opportunity to show her skills before the team heads into the postseason.

About the Braves

The Braves (13-17, 7-12 MVC) have won back-to-back games and three of their last four heading into the last game of the season and the MVC Tournament. Bradley has been turning their play to another level recently as Soleil Barnes has scored back-to-back 20-point games and O'Hara just had her season high in rebounds and blocks with 13 and six respectively against Southern Illinois 

About the Bears

The Bears (23-7. 15-4 MVC) have been dominant this season but are coming off a rough stretch where they have won one game of their last three. Missouri State and Bradley have faced off once already this season where the Bears defeated the Braves 73-62 on January 31. Ellie McDermid came one rebound away from a double-double, scoring 13 points, grabbing nine boards, and totaling a team-leading five assists for the day.