In a game that could decide the Missouri Valley Conference at season's end, Missouri State will host Bradley on Friday night at JQH Arena.
The No. 21 nationally-ranked Lady Bears (16-3, 6-1) are sitting in second place in the Valley only behind Bradley (16-2, 7-0), who has been the conference's biggest surprise this season.
Bradley is coming off a 77-76 home win against Drake and has won eight straight games. The Braves are currently receiving votes in the USA Today Women's Coaches Poll.
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