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Game Preview: Bradley vs Indiana State

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PEORIA, Ill. – Men's Basketball opens December against Indiana State on Saturday afternoon at Carver Arena. Tip-off is slated for 1 PM for Bradley's second MVC game.

Series History

  • The Braves and Sycamores are set for their 100th game all-time on Saturday
  • Bradley leads the all-time series 57-41 with a 36-11 home advantage
  • Last season, Bradley defeated Indiana State twice, including a victory in the MVC Tournament

About the Sycamores

  • Indiana State is 6-1 this season and 1-0 in MVC play with a win over Southern Illinois
  • The Sycamores have scored 80 or more points in five of their games this season
  • They were picked to finish fourth in the MVC this season after they were 23-13 last year
  • In their last game, they topped SIU at home by a score of 77-48
  • Isaiah Swope recorded 22 points in that game

About the Braves

  • Bradley is also 6-1 after their loss to Murray State on Wednesday night
  • The Braves were picked to finish third in the MVC after their first place finish last season
  • In their loss to Murray State, Darius Hannah tallied 19 points and 10 rebounds after he was 9-for-10 from the field
  • Bradley is one of six teams in the MVC with a 6-1 record (Indiana State, Drake, Missouri State and Evansville)
  • This is the first time Bradley is hosting Indiana State at Carver Arena since their 67-52 victory in the 2021-22 season

Game Information:

  • Bradley Braves (6-1, 0-1 MVC) vs.