NCAAB · Final

Bradley Braves Defeat Evansville Purple Aces 76-68

Monday, December 29, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Carver Arena

Bradley Braves 76, Evansville Purple Aces 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Evansville Purple Aces vs Bradley Braves?

Bradley Braves beat Evansville Purple Aces 76-68 at Carver Arena on December 29, 2025.

Who was favored in Evansville Purple Aces vs Bradley Braves?

Bradley Braves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -800 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

The Bradley Braves secured a solid victory against the Evansville Purple Aces, finishing the game with a score of 76-68. This matchup showcased the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances, with Bradley entering the game on a six-game winning streak, while Evansville was struggling, having lost four consecutive games. Bradley's home record improved to 11-4, while Evansville fell to 4-11 on the season.

Bradley has been in impressive form, particularly at home, where they have an overall record of 8-2 in their last ten games, averaging 80.5 points scored and allowing 70.3 points per game. Their recent results include a notable 108-99 win against Indiana State and a commanding 86-53 victory over North Central College. In contrast, Evansville's recent performance has been disappointing, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, averaging 68.3 points scored and allowing 76.8 points per game. Their last victory came against Ball State, a 64-52 win, but they have since struggled against stronger opponents.

The game took place at Carver Arena, where Bradley has consistently performed well, boasting a home record of 7-1. Evansville's away record stands at 1-6, further highlighting the challenges they face when playing on the road. In their previous meeting earlier in the season, Bradley also emerged victorious, winning 80-74 against Evansville.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either roster, which suggests both teams were at full strength for this matchup. The betting lines from DraftKings indicated Bradley as the favorite, with a spread of -11.5 and a moneyline of -800, while Evansville was listed at +550.

The game conditions were likely favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. As the game unfolded, viewers could note the pivotal moments that led to Bradley's victory, including crucial free throws made by Jaquan Johnson and Timoty van der Knaap in the closing minutes, which helped secure the win.

Overall, this matchup was significant not only for the standings but also for the momentum it provided to Bradley as they continue to build on their successful season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BRAD -11.5	144.5 o -105 / u -115	Evansville Purple Aces +550 · Bradley Braves -800

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Leaders

PointsJaquan Johnson22Bradley Braves
AssistsJaquan Johnson5Bradley Braves
ReboundsCorey Thomas11Bradley Braves
PointsAJ Casey21Evansville Purple Aces
AssistsBryce Quinet4Evansville Purple Aces
ReboundsJoshua Hughes7Evansville Purple Aces

Recent form

Bradley Braves

Last 10: 8-2Streak W680.5 scored · 70.3 allowed per game7-1 at home

W73-69vs Southern Illinois SalukisDec 21
W108-99at Indiana State SycamoresDec 19
W86-53vs North Central College CardinalsDec 14
W84-55vs Northern Illinois HuskiesDec 7
W64-60vs Washington State CougarsDec 3
W74-64vs Liberty FlamesNov 26
L77-87vs UC San Diego TritonsNov 25
W88-64vs Princeton TigersNov 25
W87-77vs UMass Lowell River HawksNov 20
L64-75at San Francisco DonsNov 16

Evansville Purple Aces

Last 10: 2-8Streak L468.3 scored · 76.8 allowed per game1-2 away

L65-66vs Drake BulldogsDec 21
L78-83vs Belmont BruinsDec 17
L58-82at Notre Dame Fighting IrishDec 13
L79-80at Western Kentucky HilltoppersDec 6
W64-52vs Ball State CardinalsDec 4
L59-78vs Charleston CougarsNov 24
L59-97vs Akron ZipsNov 24
W73-69at Oregon State BeaversNov 22
L76-84vs UT Arlington MavericksNov 19
L72-77vs Middle Tennessee Blue RaidersNov 13

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	Evansville Purple Aces	Bradley Braves
Field goals	25-62	26-64
Field goal %	40	41
Three-pointers	8-22	7-22
Three-point %	36	32
Free throws	10-14	17-21
Free throw %	71	81
Rebounds	39	41
Offensive rebounds	10	11
Defensive rebounds	29	30
Assists	13	11
Steals	4	6
Blocks	1	4
Turnovers	11	5
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	10
Fast-break points	2	21
Points in the paint	30	34
Fouls	17	17
Largest lead	13	8
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	61	32

How the scoring went

2nd Half36-39Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half36-40Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-42Jaquan Johnson makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half36-44Montana Wheeler makes layup
2nd Half38-44AJ Casey makes layup
2nd Half39-44AJ Casey makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half42-44Alex Hemenway makes 23-foot three point jumper (Bryce Quinet assists)
2nd Half44-44AJ Casey makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half44-47Demarion Burch makes 25-foot three point jumper (Timoty van der Knaap assists)
2nd Half45-47AJ Casey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-47Bryce Quinet makes 24-foot three point jumper (AJ Casey assists)
2nd Half48-50Alex Huibregtse makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaquan Johnson assists)
2nd Half51-50Alex Hemenway makes 23-foot three point jumper
2nd Half51-52Corey Thomas makes layup (Jaquan Johnson assists)
2nd Half53-52AJ Casey makes 13-foot jumper (Bryce Quinet assists)
2nd Half55-52Keishon Porter makes 5-foot alley oop dunk (AJ Casey assists)
2nd Half55-55Corey Thomas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ahmet Jonovic assists)
2nd Half55-57Montana Wheeler makes layup (Jaquan Johnson assists)
2nd Half55-59Montana Wheeler makes layup
2nd Half56-59AJ Casey makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-59AJ Casey makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-59Keishon Porter makes layup
2nd Half59-61Jaquan Johnson makes layup
2nd Half60-61Bryce Quinet makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-61Bryce Quinet makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-63Montana Wheeler makes layup
2nd Half61-65Montana Wheeler makes 20-foot jumper
2nd Half63-65AJ Casey makes layup (Bryce Quinet assists)
2nd Half64-65AJ Casey makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half64-68Jaquan Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half66-68Bryce Quinet makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half66-69Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-70Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-72Ahmet Jonovic makes 5-foot dunk (Jaquan Johnson assists)
2nd Half67-72Leif Moeller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-72Leif Moeller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-73Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-74Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-75Timoty van der Knaap makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-76Timoty van der Knaap makes free throw 2 of 2