Peoria, IL -- Bradley to host Pacific in a Saturday Night Showdown from Carver Arena!

Game Information 
Bradley Braves 1-0 (0-0 MVC) vs Pacific Tigers 1-0 (0-0 WCC)
Date & Time: Saturday, November 7th | 7:00 PM
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Location: Carver Arena in Peoria, IL
All-Time Series: Bradley leads 3-1

The Bradley Braves will square off against the Pacific Tigers in a big non-conference matchup. The Braves hold a slight 3-1 advantage in the all-time series against the Tigers, including a 1-0 record in Peoria. Heading into the season, Bradley's two meetings with Pacific were projected to be Quad 1 or Quad 2 opportunities. This will mark the first meeting between Bradley and Pacific since 2013.

Looking to Build Momentum
Bradley opened its season in dominant fashion, earning a 41-point victory over the Monmouth College Fighting Scots. After settling in midway through the first half, the contest quickly became all Bradley. The Braves finished the night with a +20 rebounding advantage and outscored Monmouth by 24 points in the paint.

Bradley was led offensively by Ben Thornbrue, who came off the bench to score 17 points while adding four rebounds and three assists. The Braves also found success from beyond the arc, with seven different players connecting on at least one three-pointer, including four who knocked down multiple shots.

The Braves finished the night with four players in double figures with Ben Thornbrue, Josh Ibukunoluwa, Xander Alarie, and Trevon Payton. The Braves were equally impressive defensively, holding the Fighting Scots scoreless for nearly 11 minutes and forcing 17 turnovers. Bradley's 41-point victory marked the largest margin of victory in a season opener during Brian Wardle's tenure as head coach.

Here Come the Tigers
Pacific is also coming off a dominant season-opening performance, cruising to a 102-47 victory over Bethesda. The Tigers were paced by Jalen Thompson, who finished with 21 points and seven rebounds. Pacific had four players reach double figures and showcased its depth on the boards, with six players grabbing at least six rebounds.

Head coach Dave Smart is entering his third season at the helm of the Pacific program. After taking over the Tigers, Smart doubled the team's win total from his first season to his second. Like Bradley, Pacific features a strong international presence, with seven players on its roster representing countries outside the United States.

The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 p.m. CST and will be available to stream on ESPN+. Fans can also tune in to the Bradley Braves Basketball radio broadcast featuring Dave Snell and Chad Kliene. For live in-game updates, be sure to follow the official Bradley Men's Basketball social media accounts!