Southern Illinois Salukis @ Bradley Braves
Nolan Jr. scores 23 to lead Bradley past S. Illinois 74-66
PEORIA, Ill. -- — Terry Nolan Jr. had a season-high 23 points as Bradley topped Southern Illinois 74-66 on Saturday.
Elijah Childs had 15 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks for Bradley (10-10, 4-7 Missouri Valley Conference), which ended its six-game losing streak.
Lance Jones had 15 points for the Salukis (8-7, 2-7). Steven Verplancken Jr. added 14 points. Kyler Filewich had nine rebounds.
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Game Information
Peoria, IL
Referee:Roland Simmons
Referee:Gene Grimshaw
Referee:Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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