NCAAB · Final/OT

Bradley Braves Triumph Over Belmont Bruins in OT

Monday, February 9, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Carver Arena

Bradley Braves 95, Belmont Bruins 84, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Belmont Bruins vs Bradley Braves?

Bradley Braves beat Belmont Bruins 95-84 at Carver Arena on February 9, 2026.

Who was favored in Belmont Bruins vs Bradley Braves?

Belmont Bruins were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling overtime showdown, the Bradley Braves defeated the Belmont Bruins 95-84 at Carver Arena. This victory is significant as it marks a notable turnaround for Bradley, who had been struggling recently, while Belmont came into the game on a nine-game winning streak.

The Braves, with a home record of 17-9, had seen mixed results in their last ten games, holding a record of 6-4 and averaging 74.3 points scored while allowing 75.1. Their recent form included a loss to the Northern Iowa Panthers just days before this matchup, where they fell 49-61. However, they managed to secure a win against the Valparaiso Beacons prior to that, demonstrating their potential to compete at a high level.

In contrast, the Belmont Bruins boasted a strong away record of 22-4 and had been on fire, winning nine consecutive games leading up to this contest. They averaged 80.6 points scored and allowed 73.5 during their last ten games, indicating their offensive prowess. Their last victory before facing Bradley was a tight 68-62 win against the UIC Flames, showcasing their ability to win close games.

The head-to-head record between these two teams favored Belmont, who had won two out of their last three meetings, including a victory earlier this season on January 2, 2026, when they defeated Bradley 88-78. The Braves had previously triumphed over the Bruins in January 2025, winning 89-77, but had lost their last two encounters.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is always a crucial factor in determining team performance. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Bruins favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 152.5, reflecting the expectation of a competitive and high-scoring game.

The conditions at Carver Arena were conducive to an exciting matchup, with fans eager to see if the Braves could capitalize on their home court advantage. As the game progressed, it became clear that Bradley was ready to challenge Belmont's dominance.

The game was tightly contested, leading to overtime after both teams were tied at the end of regulation. In the overtime period, Bradley took control, with key free throws from Jaquan Johnson and Alex Huibregtse contributing to their scoring. Johnson finished strong with a layup that sealed the victory at 95-84.

Viewers watching this game would have noted the intensity and skill displayed by both teams, particularly in the overtime period where free-throw shooting became crucial. Bradley's ability to perform under pressure and execute in clutch moments ultimately led them to victory, showcasing their resilience and potential as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BEL -1.5	152.5 o -112 / u -108	Belmont Bruins -125 · Bradley Braves +105

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Leaders

PointsJaquan Johnson31Bradley Braves
AssistsJaquan Johnson7Bradley Braves
ReboundsAJ Smith8Bradley Braves
PointsDrew Scharnowski18Belmont Bruins
AssistsTyler Lundblade5Belmont Bruins
ReboundsDrew Scharnowski9Belmont Bruins

Recent form

Bradley Braves

Last 10: 6-4Streak L174.3 scored · 75.1 allowed per game4-1 at home

L49-61at Northern Iowa PanthersFeb 7
W72-65vs Valparaiso BeaconsFeb 4
W87-73at Drake BulldogsJan 31
L70-85vs UIC FlamesJan 25
W75-68vs Indiana State SycamoresJan 22
L62-88at Illinois State RedbirdsJan 17
W94-90at Evansville Purple AcesJan 14
W75-69vs Northern Iowa PanthersJan 10
W93-66vs Drake BulldogsJan 8
L66-86at Murray State RacersJan 4

Belmont Bruins

Last 10: 9-1Streak W980.6 scored · 73.5 allowed per game5-0 away

W68-62at UIC FlamesFeb 7
W103-90vs Drake BulldogsFeb 4
W103-86vs Murray State RacersFeb 1
W78-77at Valparaiso BeaconsJan 29
W80-69vs Illinois State RedbirdsJan 24
W73-68at Southern Illinois SalukisJan 18
W78-74vs Valparaiso BeaconsJan 14
W78-76at Drake BulldogsJan 10
W78-65at Northern Iowa PanthersJan 8
L67-68vs Southern Illinois SalukisJan 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Belmont	26-6	-	16-4
Bradley	21-13	3	13-7
Illinois State	23-13	4	12-8
Murray State	20-13	4	12-8
UIC	19-16	4	12-8
Northern Iowa	23-13	5	11-9
Valparaiso	18-15	5	11-9
Southern Illinois	16-16	6	10-10
Drake	14-20	10	6-14
Indiana State	11-21	12	4-16
Evansville	7-25	13	3-17

Box score

Stat	Belmont Bruins	Bradley Braves
Field goals	28-63	29-67
Field goal %	44	43
Three-pointers	10-33	17-36
Three-point %	30	47
Free throws	18-24	20-26
Free throw %	75	77
Rebounds	46	34
Offensive rebounds	14	10
Defensive rebounds	32	24
Assists	17	19
Steals	2	7
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	17	8
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	23
Fast-break points	5	7
Points in the paint	32	22
Fouls	22	22
Largest lead	4	11
Lead changes	21	21
Time in front	27	63

How the scoring went

2nd Half53-57Brigham Rogers makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-60Timoty van der Knaap makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaquan Johnson assists)
2nd Half54-60Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-60Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-61Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-62Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-62Sam Orme makes layup
2nd Half57-65Alex Huibregtse makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kai Yu assists)
2nd Half60-65Tyler Lundblade makes 23-foot three point jumper (Sam Orme assists)
2nd Half61-65Eoin Dillon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-65Eoin Dillon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-68Jaquan Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alex Huibregtse assists)
2nd Half65-68Tyler Lundblade makes 24-foot three point jumper (Eoin Dillon assists)
2nd Half66-68Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half69-68Aidan Noyes makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jack Smiley assists)
2nd Half69-70Ahmet Jonovic makes driving layup (Jaquan Johnson assists)
2nd Half71-70Drew Scharnowski makes layup
2nd Half71-71Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-72Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-72Eoin Dillon makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jack Smiley assists)
2nd Half74-75Timoty van der Knaap makes 25-foot three point jumper (Montana Wheeler assists)
2nd Half76-75Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half75-75Tyler Lundblade makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-77AJ Smith makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half77-77Eoin Dillon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-77Eoin Dillon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-77Brigham Rogers makes driving layup
2nd Half80-80Alex Huibregtse makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaquan Johnson assists)
OT80-83Alex Huibregtse makes 26-foot three point jumper
OT83-83Tyler Lundblade makes 25-foot three point jumper
OT84-83Jabez Jenkins makes free throw 2 of 2
OT84-86Timoty van der Knaap makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaquan Johnson assists)
OT84-87Kai Yu makes free throw 1 of 2
OT84-88Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
OT84-89Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
OT84-90Alex Huibregtse makes free throw 2 of 2
OT84-91Alex Huibregtse makes free throw 2 of 2
OT84-92Corey Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
OT84-93Corey Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
OT84-95Jaquan Johnson makes layup