Peoria, Ill. – Bradley Women's Basketball returns home on Sunday to host the Indiana State Sycamores at 2 p.m.
Game Information
Matchup: Bradley Braves vs. Indiana State Sycamores
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Streaming: ESPN+
Live Stats: Link
What to Watch
Bradley enters this weekend's matchup with a 9-6 record and a 2-2 conference record. The Braves have done a great job of protecting their home court, boasting a perfect 6-0 record at home this season. In their last game, Bradley defeated the Valparaiso Beacons 80-44, holding them to just 15 points in the first half. Bradley has done a great job this season of being aggressive and maintaining possession, ranking second in the Missouri Valley Conference in steals (9.07 per game), third in assists (14.53 per game), and second in turnover margin (+1.87). Offensively, the Braves rank fourth in the MVC in points per game (71.8) and field goal percentage (.415), and first in three-point percentage (.328). Defensively, Bradley ranks third in the MVC in fewest points allowed per game (65), is tied for third in the lowest field goal percentage (.407), and forces opponents to have the lowest three-point percentage (.244).
The Sycamores enter their matchup with the Braves with a 5-9 record, including a 1-3 conference record. Indiana State has struggled on the road, going 1-6 in road matchups compared to 4-1 at home. In their last game, the Sycamores lost 70-57 to UIC on January 4. Indiana State ranks third in the MVC in points per game (72.1), but ranks eighth in field goal percentage (.383) and ninth in three-point percentage (.262). Defensively, the Sycamores have struggled this season, allowing the most points per game in the MVC (80) while allowing the sixth-lowest field goal percentage (.422) and the seventh-lowest three-point percentage (.316). Indiana State has been one of the best rebounding teams in the MVC, ranking second in offensive rebounds (13.7 per game) and third in total rebounds (39.7 per game).
Key Players to Watch
Tamia Perryman tied for the team lead in points last game, scoring 18 points while adding two rebounds, two assists, and two steals. She has scored double-digit points in five of her last seven games. Kaylen Nelson continues to be one of the top performers in the MVC, ranking fourth in points per game (17.2) and first in three-point percentage (.407). Maya Foz ranks 14th in the MVC in points per game (13.9) and ninth in the MVC in field goal percentage (.465).
Indiana State is led by Tierney Kelsey, who ranks eighth in the MVC in points per game (16.2), averages 2.1 rebounds per game, and is second on her team in total assists (35). Jayci Allen ranks second on her team in points per game (10.1) and averages 2.6 rebounds per game. Kennedy Claybrook leads her team in total assists (57) and steals (18) while averaging 7.7 points per game and 3.5 rebounds per game. Clemisha Prackett has been one of the Sycamores' top defensive players, leading the team in rebounds per game (7.9), which ranks fifth in the conference, and total blocks (12).
