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Game Preview: Bradley at Valparaiso

PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Men's Basketball resumes Missouri Valley Conference play on Wednesday at Valparaiso at 7 PM.

Series History

  • The Braves are 11-5 all-time against the Beacons and 3-5 on the road
  • They are on a six-game winning streak against Valparaiso coming into Wednesday's game

About the Beacons

  • Valparaiso is 4-9 this season with an 0-2 MVC record
  • They come into this game on a seven-game winless streak with their last victory on Nov. 25
  • The Beacons were picked to finish 12th in the Missouri Valley Conference this season after their 10th place finish last season
  • They fell to Murray State in the first round of the MVC Tournament last season with a score of 78-50
  • This season, Isaiah Stafford is 9th in the MVC in scoring and fourth in steals

About the Braves

  • Bradley sits at 8-5 with an 0-2 MVC record
  • They ended their non-conference play with a 69-47 victory over Truman State to conclude their non-conference schedule at 8-3
  • Malevy Leons tallied 15 points and eight rebounds in their victory over the Bulldogs
  • At Valparaiso last season, Bradley defeated the Beacons by a score of 76-66
  • Leons is fourth in the MVC in rebounds, third in steals and second in minutes played

Game Information

  • Bradley Braves (8-5, 0-2 MVC) vs.