The Bradley Braves knocked off rival Illinois State 61-57 in college basketball game Saturday. Recap and highlights from Peoria, Illinois.

The Bradley Braves made a point in the AP Top 25 poll, then made an even bigger point on the Curb Event Center floor Tuesday in a key Missouri Valley Conference battle. Bradley opened the second half with a 21-11 run and never looked back in a dominating,

Illinois State men's basketball suffers a sixth straight defeat to Bradley University as the Braves defeated the Redbirds 61-57 Saturday afternoon at the Peoria Civic Center.

Bradley shut down Murray State in the second half and got a career game from Corey Thomas to win in a college basketball game Saturday.

Bradley University is one of three college basketball teams with a shot to win the Missouri Valley Conference. Indiana State is not. The Braves defeated

The Indiana State men's basketball team was dismantled Wednesday night by the Missouri Valley Conference-leading Bradley Braves 118-65 at Carver Arena.

PEORIA — When Illinois State coach Ryan Pedon examines the Redbirds’ closest Missouri Valley Conference rival he sees “a golden age of Bradley basketball.”

Duke Deen had 11 points in Bradley's 61-57 victory over Illinois State on Saturday. Deen had six rebounds for the Braves (18-3, 9-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Zek Montgomery added 11 points while shooting 5 for 14,

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Christian Davis’ 19 points and 10 rebounds helped Bradley defeat Belmont 89-77 on Tuesday night. Jaquan Johnson scored 17 points and added three steals for the Braves (17-3, 8-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Darius Hannah, Zek Montgomery and Duke Deen added 12 points apiece.

The Missouri Valley preseason player of the year could be eligible for another season under an NCAA ruling affecting ex-junior college players.

World Series champions and hometown heroes highlight yet another star-studded lineup for the 25th annual Night of Memories. The featured guests for Saturday’s event are Chris Chambliss, Ryan Klesko, and Alan Trammell — all of them will make their Night of Memories debuts.