Peoria, Ill. – Bradley Women's Basketball ends their road trip on Sunday, January 18, when they take on the University of Northern Iowa at 2 p.m.
Game Information
Matchup: Bradley Braves at Northern Iowa Panthers
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Streaming: ESPN+
Live Stats: Link
What to Watch
The Braves enter this matchup having won their last three games and hold an 11-6 (4-2 MVC) record. In their last game, Bradley defeated Drake thanks to a strong second half that put the game out of reach for the Bulldogs. Offensively, Bradley remains one of the Missouri Valley Conference's best, ranking fourth in points per game (72.2), holding the conference's fourth-highest field goal percentage (.421) and highest three-point percentage (.337). Defensively, the Braves have also been strong this season, allowing the third-fewest points per game in the MVC (65.5), the fourth-lowest field goal percentage (.409), and the lowest three-point percentage (.248). Bradley has also been one of the more aggressive teams on defense, ranking fourth in blocked shots (3.29 per game) and third in steals (8.47 per game), which has contributed to the Braves having the second-highest turnover margin in the conference (1.59).
The Panthers come into this matchup with an 8-8 (4-2 MVC) record, but have dropped their last two games against Belmont and Murray State. Northern Iowa has been the best defensive team in the MVC, allowing the fewest points per game (62.7) and the lowest field goal percentage (.378). However, they are allowing the sixth-highest three-point percentage (.313). UNI also ranks first in blocked shots (3.94) and defensive rebounds (29.1) while allowing the fourth-fewest rebounds per game in the MVC (37.8). Offensively, the Panthers have not been nearly as strong, scoring the fourth-fewest points per game (62.9) while holding the sixth-highest field goal percentage (.400) and third-highest three-point percentage (.313).
Key Players to Watch
Ellie McDermid is coming off her best game of the season after securing her fourth collegiate double-double, her first of the season, totaling 14 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and one block. Maya Foz is also coming off a strong game after leading the team with 17 points while adding four assists, four rebounds, and two steals. Tamia Perryman has scored double-digit points in five of her last six games and has averaged 15.6 points per game over that stretch, along with 20 total rebounds, 14 assists, nine steals, and four blocks. Kaylen Nelson has reached double-digit scoring in every game except the Braves' first game against Judson, in which she scored nine points in just 13 minutes. In her last five games, she's averaging 17.2 points and 4.2 rebounds.
The Panthers are led by Ryley Goebel, who leads the team in points per game at 12.6, field goal percentage at .561, total steals at 31, total blocks at 33, and she is second in rebounds per game at 8.4. Jenna Twedt is also having a strong season, ranking second on the team in points per game with 11.0 while shooting .340 from beyond the arc. Bri Robinson leads the team in total assists with 47 while averaging 9.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. Elise Jaeger leads the team in rebounds per game at 10.2 while ranking second in total steals at 20 and total blocks at 11, and averaging 7.6 points per game.
