Bradley Braves Defeat Southern Illinois Salukis 70-60
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Banterra Center
Bradley Braves 70, Southern Illinois Salukis 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Bradley Braves vs Southern Illinois Salukis?
Bradley Braves beat Southern Illinois Salukis 70-60 at Banterra Center on February 15, 2026.
Who was favored in Bradley Braves vs Southern Illinois Salukis?
Southern Illinois Salukis were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup, the Bradley Braves secured a 70-60 victory over the Southern Illinois Salukis at the Banterra Center on February 15, 2026. This win marked Bradley's continued dominance over Southern Illinois, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 in recent meetings. The Braves have now won all three encounters between the two teams this season, with previous results including a 73-69 victory on December 21, 2025, and a 78-64 win on February 13, 2025.
Bradley entered the game with an 18-9 record, showcasing a strong performance in their last ten games with a record of 7-3 and an average of 77.2 points scored per game. They had recently defeated the Belmont Bruins 95-84 in their last outing, indicating their offensive prowess. On the other hand, Southern Illinois, with a 12-15 record, has struggled somewhat, posting a 4-5-1 record in their last ten games and averaging 63.6 points scored per game. They came into this game on a two-game winning streak, having recently bested the Evansville Purple Aces 86-60 and the Indiana State Sycamores 80-65.
The Braves' away performance has been solid, with a 5-1 record at home and a 2-2 record on the road in their last ten games. Conversely, Southern Illinois has had mixed results at home, going 2-4 in their last six home games. The game was played under standard conditions for basketball, with both teams looking to capitalize on their respective strengths.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams have been managing their rosters as the season progresses. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Southern Illinois favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The odds for Southern Illinois to win outright were -148.0, while Bradley was listed at +124.0.
Throughout the game, key moments included several scoring plays that highlighted Bradley's offensive capabilities. Notably, Jaquan Johnson was instrumental for the Braves, contributing significantly with multiple layups and free throws in the second half. His performance helped solidify Bradley's lead as they pulled away from Southern Illinois in the latter stages of the game.
As the game progressed, Southern Illinois struggled to keep pace with Bradley's scoring, particularly in the second half. The Salukis' scoring was led by Quel'Ron House, who made crucial shots to keep his team within striking distance, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Braves' momentum.
In summary, Bradley's victory over Southern Illinois not only reinforces their strong position in the league but also highlights their continued success against the Salukis this season. With a balanced attack and effective defense, the Braves demonstrated why they are a formidable opponent as the season heads toward its conclusion.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SIU -2.5 | 146.5 o -110 / u -110 | Bradley Braves +124 · Southern Illinois Salukis -148 |
Leaders
- PointsQuel'Ron House26Southern Illinois Salukis
- AssistsDrew Steffe2Southern Illinois Salukis
- ReboundsRolyns Aligbe9Southern Illinois Salukis
- PointsJaquan Johnson24Bradley Braves
- AssistsJaquan Johnson3Bradley Braves
- ReboundsJaquan Johnson7Bradley Braves
Recent form
Southern Illinois Salukis
Last 10: 4-5-1Streak W263.6 scored · 60.2 allowed per game2-4 at home
- W86-60vs Evansville Purple AcesFeb 13
- W80-65at Indiana State SycamoresFeb 10
- L81-91vs Murray State RacersFeb 7
- W54-50at Illinois State RedbirdsFeb 4
- L66-68vs UIC FlamesFeb 1
- W65-50vs Northern Iowa PanthersJan 29
- D0-0at Evansville Purple AcesJan 25
- L63-69at Valparaiso BeaconsJan 22
- L68-73vs Belmont BruinsJan 18
- L73-76vs Drake BulldogsJan 15
Bradley Braves
Last 10: 7-3Streak W177.2 scored · 74.9 allowed per game2-2 away
- W95-84vs Belmont BruinsFeb 10
- 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
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 | Bradley Braves | Southern Illinois Salukis |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-65 | 22-60 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 9-27 | 0-15 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 0 |
| Free throws | 5-9 | 16-19 |
| Free throw % | 56 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 37 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 30 |
| Assists | 11 | 8 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 8 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 4 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 36 |
| Fouls | 18 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 85 | 4 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half32-30Montana Wheeler makes layup
- 2nd Half32-31Quel'Ron House makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half32-32Quel'Ron House makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-32AJ Smith makes layup (Jaquan Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half36-32Montana Wheeler makes layup
- 2nd Half36-33Rolyns Aligbe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half38-33Jaquan Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half38-35Drew Steffe makes 13-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half41-35Jaquan Johnson makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half44-35Alex Huibregtse makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ahmet Jonovic assists)
- 2nd Half45-35Timoty van der Knaap makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-35Alex Huibregtse makes 24-foot three point jumper (AJ Smith assists)
- 2nd Half48-37Jaheem Webber makes layup (Jalen Haynes assists)
- 2nd Half48-39Jalen Haynes makes layup
- 2nd Half51-39AJ Smith makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ahmet Jonovic assists)
- 2nd Half51-41Davion Sykes makes 2-foot dunk (Damien Mayo Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half51-43Jalen Haynes makes layup (Damien Mayo Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half51-44Jalen Haynes makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half51-46Quel'Ron House makes layup
- 2nd Half53-46Ahmet Jonovic makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half53-48Quel'Ron House makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half53-49Quel'Ron House makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-50Quel'Ron House makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-51Damien Mayo Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-52Damien Mayo Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-52Jaquan Johnson makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half57-52Jaquan Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-52Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-52Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-54Quel'Ron House makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half59-55Quel'Ron House makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half61-55Ahmet Jonovic makes layup (AJ Smith assists)
- 2nd Half61-57Davion Sykes makes layup
- 2nd Half63-57Jaquan Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half63-59Quel'Ron House makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half63-60Quel'Ron House makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-60Alex Huibregtse makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ahmet Jonovic assists)
- 2nd Half68-60Jaquan Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half69-60Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-60Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Illinois Salukis, below favours Bradley Braves.
Venue
- Banterra CenterCarbondale, IL
- Attendance3804
- OfficialsRandy Heimerman, Randy McCall, Jeff Campbell
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