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Game Preview: Bradley vs Utah State

PEORIA, Ill. – After a win on Monday, Bradley Men's Basketball returns home for their first home game of the season against Utah State on Saturday night. Tipoff is set for 7 PM.

Series History

  • Bradley and Utah State are 2-2 all-time
  • They matched up last season in Logan, Utah, with the Aggies taking the victory by a score of 84-62
  • The Braves are 2-0 versus the Aggies at home

About the Aggies

  • Utah State is 1-0 this season after defeating South Dakota Mines by a score of 101-48
  • In the Mountain West last year, the Aggies finished in third place with a 26-9 overall record
  • They fell to Missouri in the NCAA First Round last season
  • The Aggies were picked to place ninth in the 11-team Mountain West

About the Braves

  • The Braves are coming off an overtime victory against UAB with a score of 73-71
  • Malevy Leons tallied 24 points and 14 rebounds while Darius Hannah recorded the game-winning layup
  • Leons was named to the Preseason All-MVC First Team, while Duke Deen was added to the Third Team
  • Bradley was picked to finish third in the Missouri Valley Conference this season

Game Information

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