Peoria, Ill. – Bradley Women's Basketball looks to extend their home undefeated streak to 12 consecutive games on Friday as they face the Murray State Racers at 6 p.m.
Game Information
Matchup: Bradley Braves vs. Murray State Racers
Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Streaming: ESPN+
Live Stats: Link
What to Watch
The Braves come into this matchup with an 18-8 (11-4 MVC) record and are in third place in the Missouri Valley Conference. Bradley has won their last four games, including a three-game road trip sweep over Indiana State, Evansville, and Southern Illinois. In their last game, the Braves overcame a 10-point deficit to defeat the Salukis, 56-53. Bradley has been the best team in the MVC from three-point range this season, as the Braves lead the conference in three-point percentage (.355), three-pointers made per game (8.5), and three-point defense (.258). Bradley ranks eighth in the NCAA in three-point defense, 29th in three-point percentage, and 28th in three-pointers made per game. After their game on Sunday, the Braves set a new program record for three-pointers made in a single season with 221. On top of having the best three-point defense in the conference, the Braves also have the best defense in the MVC, allowing the fewest points per game (64.2) while also recording the fourth-best offense (72.2 points per game).
Murray State has been the best team in the MVC this season, posting a 22-3 (13-1 MVC) record. The Racers have won their last six games heading into their game with Bradley. In their last game, they carried a 22-point first quarter to defeat the UIC Flames, 79-77. Murray State has the best offense in the MVC, scoring the most points per game (84.9), which ranks ninth in the NCAA. The Racers also have the second-best field goal percentage (.432) and rank seventh in three-point percentage (.299) in the conference. On the defensive side, Murray State has struggled, allowing the fourth-most points per game (75.0), the third-highest field goal percentage (.440), and the sixth-highest three-point percentage (.319). Outside of their scoring ability, the Racers have been one of the strongest rebounding teams in the MVC, ranking first in the conference with 41.0 rebounds per game.
Key Players to Watch
Kaylen Nelson averaged 21.3 points per game and 8.0 rebounds per game while adding seven steals and five assists. On the season, Nelson ranks third in points per game (17.9), first in three-point percentage (.405), and first in three-pointers made per game (2.9). Maya Foz has reached double-digit scoring in each of her last 18 games. Over the road trip, she averaged 13.3 points per game and 5.3 rebounds per game while totaling four assists, two steals, and one block. She ranks 12th in the MVC in points per game (14.5) and is 11th in field goal percentage (.458). Tamia Perryman averaged 12.3 points per game, 3.0 rebounds per game, and totaled five steals over her last three games. In her last game, she tied for the team lead in points with 16, while adding five rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
Murray State has the two leading scorers in the conference. Halli Poock leads the MVC in points per game (21.7) and ranks 13th nationally while recording the fourth-most assists per game in the MVC (4.2). Sharneece Currie-Jelks is second in the MVC in points per game (18.6), leads the MVC in rebounds per game (11.6), and is fourth in blocks per game (1.4). Haven Ford ranks third on her team and sixth in the MVC in points per game (16.8), 13th in the MVC in rebounds per game (6.0), and first in free throw percentage (.887). Keslyn Secrist ranks fourth on the team in points per game (12.4), has the third-highest field goal percentage in the MVC (.516), and a three-point percentage of .351.
