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ISU hopes to snap out of funk against rival Bradley

The Braves will try for their first win at Redbird Arena since 2007 and send ISU further reeling during Saturday's 7 p.m. game in the Interstate 74 rivalry that will be nationally televised on ESPN2.

Both teams come in with 14-12 overall records. ISU fell to 7-6 in the Valley after Wednesday's 77-64 loss at Northern Iowa while the Braves have overcome an 0-5 league start and improved to 6-7 after beating Loyola, 61-54.

"Bradley is making shots, playing extremely hard and rebounding. That's why they're winning," said Muller. "Since then (Jan. 23) they have three guys who are shooting lights out.