Who’s Playing
Bradley @ Illinois State
Current Records: Bradley 8-9; Illinois State 8-8
What to Know
The Bradley Braves lost both of their matches to the Illinois State Redbirds last season on scores of 56-71 and 71-88, so they’re hoping to turn the tables this season. The Braves and Illinois State will face off in a Missouri Valley battle at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday at Redbird Arena. Bradley will be strutting in after a win while the Redbirds will be stumbling in from a loss.
Bradley took their game at home on Wednesday with ease, bagging a 79-47 victory over the Evansville Aces. Bradley’s forward Rienk Mast was one of the most active players for the team, posting a double-double on 23 points and 13 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Illinois State lost to the Drake Bulldogs on the road by a decisive 86-75 margin. Illinois State’s defeat came about despite a quality game from forward Kendall Lewis, who had 20 points.
Illinois State’s defeat took them down to 8-8 while Bradley’s victory pulled them up to 8-9. We’ll see if Illinois State can steal the Braves’ luck or if Bradley records another victory instead.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Redbird Arena — Normal, Illinois
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Illinois State have won seven out of their last 12 games against Bradley.
- Feb 18, 2021 – Illinois State 88 vs. Bradley 71
- Jan 20, 2021 – Illinois State 71 vs. Bradley 56
- Feb 26, 2020 – Bradley 74 vs. Illinois State 71
- Jan 22, 2020 – Bradley 75 vs. Illinois State 63
- Feb 16, 2019 – Bradley 65 vs. Illinois State 59
- Jan 23, 2019 – Bradley 85 vs. Illinois State 68
- Feb 14, 2018 – Bradley 70 vs. Illinois State 58
- Jan 17, 2018 – Illinois State 70 vs. Bradley 57
- Feb 11, 2017 – Illinois State 64 vs. Bradley 50
- Jan 18, 2017 – Illinois State 69 vs. Bradley 49
- Feb 14, 2016 – Illinois State 75 vs. Bradley 60
- Jan 20, 2016 – Illinois State 55 vs. Bradley 52
