Peoria, Ill. – Bradley Women's Basketball will begin the back half of their road trip as they take on the Murray State Racers on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Game Information
Matchup: Bradley Braves at Murray State Racers
Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Streaming: ESPN+
Live Stats: Link
What to Watch
The Braves enter this matchup with an 8-5 record and have won four of their last five games. In their last game, Bradley lost to Belmont, 78-57. Bradley ranks fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference in scoring at 70.4 points per game and posts the highest three-point percentage at .325. The Braves have done an excellent job of controlling possession and facilitating offense, as they hold the second-highest turnover margin in the MVC, forcing 1.92 more turnovers per game than they commit and totaling the third most assists per game at 14.38. Defensively, they rank third in the MVC in fewest points allowed per game at 64.5 and hold opponents to the lowest three-point percentage in the MVC at .247.
The Racers currently lead the MVC with an 11-2 record and have won their last nine games heading into their weekend matchup with the Braves. Murray State is coming off a 101-93 win over Illinois State. The Racers lead the MVC in scoring at 84.3 points per game, 11 points higher than the second-highest average. They have a .414 field goal percentage and a .288 three-point percentage, ranking them fourth and seventh, respectively. Defensively, the Racers rank seventh in the MVC, allowing 75.9 points per game, with opponents shooting .440 from the field and .298 from beyond the arc. Murray State also currently leads the MVC in total rebounds per game at 43.3. Bradley will need to defend the glass aggressively to limit second-chance opportunities.
Key Players to Watch
Kaylen Nelson has been one of the best offensive players in the MVC, averaging 17.2 points per game with the highest three-point percentage in the MVC at .412. In her last game, she finished with 17 points, three rebounds, an assist, and a steal. Amy O'Hara had a strong game on Friday, finishing with 13 points, five rebounds, an assist, and a steal. Maya Foz has continued to be one of the MVC's top freshmen, averaging 12.8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while being tied for the team lead in steals with 18. Tamia Perryman has been on fire recently, coming off her fourth double-digit scoring effort in her last five games. On Friday, she finished with 10 points, three rebounds, and two assists.
Murray State features the MVC's top two scorers in Sharnecce Currie-Jelks and Halli Poock. Currie-Jelks leads the MVC in points per game at 20.2, field goal percentage at .560, and rebounds at 11.5 per game. She also leads her team in blocks with 15 and is second on the team in steals with 17. Poock averages 18.5 points per game, which is second in the conference, and 2.8 rebounds per game. Haven Ford has also been a key contributor for the Racers, totaling 16.9 points per game and 6.5 rebounds per game, while also leading the team in total assists with 55 and steals with 20.
