NCAAB · Final

Bradley Braves Defeat Indiana State Sycamores 75-68

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Carver Arena

Bradley Braves 75, Indiana State Sycamores 68, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Indiana State Sycamores vs Bradley Braves?

Bradley Braves beat Indiana State Sycamores 75-68 at Carver Arena on January 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Indiana State Sycamores vs Bradley Braves?

Bradley Braves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -380 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Bradley Braves emerged victorious over the Indiana State Sycamores with a final score of 75-68. This victory marks another successful chapter in the ongoing rivalry between these two teams, with Bradley now holding a 3-0 record against Indiana State in their last three meetings. The Braves previously defeated the Sycamores 108-99 in their last encounter on December 19, 2025, showcasing their ability to score heavily against Indiana State.

Bradley entered this game with a home record of 14-7, while Indiana State had an away record of 9-11. The Braves had been performing well at home, boasting a 5-0 record in their last five home games, although they faced a setback with a recent loss to Illinois State. Over their last ten games, Bradley had a record of 7-3, averaging 81.1 points scored while allowing 77.6 points per game. In contrast, Indiana State's recent form was less favorable, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games and an average of 77.4 points scored against 79.1 points allowed.

The game took place at Carver Arena, where the Braves have shown strong performances. The odds from DraftKings indicated Bradley as the favorite, with a spread of -8.5, a total set at 155.5, and moneyline odds of -380 for Bradley and +300 for Indiana State. These figures reflected the expectations surrounding the matchup, with Bradley being seen as the stronger team.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding player availability, which can often impact team performance. However, both teams have had their share of challenges throughout the season, and any absence of key players could have influenced the dynamics of this game.

As the game unfolded, the scoring was competitive, with both teams exchanging leads. The second half saw a series of free throws that ultimately helped Bradley secure their lead. Notably, players like Timoty van der Knaap and Alex Huibregtse made crucial free throws in the closing moments, contributing to the Braves' scoring and sealing the win.

The conditions during the game were typical for a mid-season college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. Fans in attendance witnessed a hard-fought battle, with Bradley demonstrating their resilience and ability to perform under pressure.

Overall, this game further solidified Bradley's dominance over Indiana State in recent encounters and showcased their offensive capabilities, particularly at home. The Braves will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season, while Indiana State will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BRAD -8.5	155.5 o -108 / u -112	Indiana State Sycamores +300 · Bradley Braves -380

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Leaders

PointsJaquan Johnson18Bradley Braves
AssistsAlex Huibregtse3Bradley Braves
ReboundsAJ Smith7Bradley Braves
PointsIan Scott15Indiana State Sycamores
AssistsXavier Hall7Indiana State Sycamores
ReboundsIan Scott8Indiana State Sycamores

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Bradley Braves

Last 10: 7-3Streak L181.1 scored · 77.6 allowed per game5-0 at home

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
L78-88at Belmont BruinsJan 2
W76-68vs Evansville Purple AcesDec 30
W73-69vs Southern Illinois SalukisDec 21
W108-99at Indiana State SycamoresDec 19
W86-53vs North Central College CardinalsDec 14

Indiana State Sycamores

Last 10: 4-6Streak L177.4 scored · 79.1 allowed per game1-4 away

L81-85at Murray State RacersJan 17
W94-89vs Illinois State RedbirdsJan 15
L69-72vs Evansville Purple AcesJan 10
L72-74at Drake BulldogsJan 4
L66-75at Northern Iowa PanthersJan 2
W81-80vs Belmont BruinsDec 30
L65-85at Illinois State RedbirdsDec 21
L99-108vs Bradley BravesDec 19
W70-68at Milwaukee PanthersDec 14
W77-55vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesDec 7

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	Indiana State Sycamores	Bradley Braves
Field goals	27-52	22-63
Field goal %	52	35
Three-pointers	7-22	5-22
Three-point %	32	23
Free throws	7-10	26-31
Free throw %	70	84
Rebounds	34	36
Offensive rebounds	3	11
Defensive rebounds	31	25
Assists	16	9
Steals	1	14
Blocks	2	1
Turnovers	19	3
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	2	22
Fast-break points	6	22
Points in the paint	36	30
Fouls	21	14
Largest lead	8	7
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	82	6

How the scoring went

2nd Half43-39Sterling Young makes driving layup
2nd Half43-40Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-40Bruno Alocen makes 13-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half47-40Ian Scott makes layup
2nd Half47-42Montana Wheeler makes driving layup
2nd Half47-43Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-44Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-44Markus Harding makes 23-foot three point jumper (Bruno Alocen assists)
2nd Half50-45Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-46Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-46Ian Scott makes layup (Markus Harding assists)
2nd Half52-48Alex Huibregtse makes driving layup
2nd Half54-48Jo Van Buggenhout makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half54-50Corey Thomas makes 6-foot hook shot
2nd Half56-50Ian Scott makes layup (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
2nd Half57-50Ian Scott makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half57-52AJ Smith makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half60-52Sterling Young makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half60-55Jaquan Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ahmet Jonovic assists)
2nd Half60-56Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-57Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-59Matthew Zobrist makes layup
2nd Half62-59Jo Van Buggenhout makes 11-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half63-59Jo Van Buggenhout makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half66-59Sterling Young makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half66-60Timoty van der Knaap makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-60Hunter Harding makes 1-foot dunk (Jo Van Buggenhout assists)
2nd Half68-61AJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-62AJ Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-64Jaquan Johnson makes driving layup
2nd Half68-65Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-67AJ Smith makes layup (Montana Wheeler assists)
2nd Half68-68Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-69Timoty van der Knaap makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-70Alex Huibregtse makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-71Alex Huibregtse makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-72AJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-73AJ Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-74Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-75Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 2 of 2