NCAAB · Final

Bradley Braves Defeat Murray State Racers 87-78

Sunday, March 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Carver Arena

Bradley Braves 87, Murray State Racers 78, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Murray State Racers vs Bradley Braves?

Bradley Braves beat Murray State Racers 87-78 at Carver Arena on March 1, 2026.

Who was favored in Murray State Racers vs Bradley Braves?

Bradley Braves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The favorite won.

In a closely contested matchup, the Bradley Braves emerged victorious against the Murray State Racers with a final score of 87-78 at Carver Arena. This game was notable as both teams entered with identical records of 20-11, making the stakes particularly high for both sides. The Braves, despite a recent loss in their previous game, managed to maintain a strong home record of 4-1 in their last five outings, showcasing their resilience on familiar turf.

Bradley’s recent form has seen them win six of their last ten games, although they faced a setback with a loss to the UIC Flames just prior to this matchup. Their scoring average during this stretch was 75.0 points per game, while they allowed an average of 72.8 points. In contrast, Murray State had a more challenging recent stretch, winning only four of their last ten games and entering the contest with a record of 4-6 in their last ten. The Racers averaged 75.2 points scored but struggled defensively, allowing an average of 81.0 points.

At home, Bradley has been particularly effective, averaging 79.4 points in their last five games, while allowing 75.2 points. Murray State, on the other hand, has faced difficulties on the road, with a record of 2-3 in their last five away games and an average of 70.6 points scored, coupled with 80.2 points allowed.

The two teams have met four times recently, with Bradley holding a 3-1 advantage in their head-to-head record. Their most recent meeting earlier in the season ended in a decisive 86-66 victory for Murray State, but Bradley had won the previous three encounters, including a close 70-62 win last March. This history added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup, as Bradley sought to assert their dominance once again.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding player availability for either team, which can often play a crucial role in the outcome of such tightly contested games. However, both teams were expected to field their strongest lineups given their records and the importance of the game.

The betting market reflected a slight edge for Bradley, with DraftKings setting the spread at -3.5 in favor of the Braves. The total points line was set at 157.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair. With home moneyline odds of -185 for Bradley and +154 for Murray State, the market indicated a strong belief in Bradley’s chances to secure the win.

As the game unfolded, the Braves took control in the second half, with key scoring plays that included a layup by Roman Domon and crucial free throws by Montana Wheeler, who contributed significantly to the Braves' late-game efforts. The final moments saw Bradley maintain their lead, with a dunk from Fred King sealing the victory at 87-78.

Overall, this matchup not only showcased the competitive spirit of both teams but also highlighted Bradley's ability to perform under pressure at home, reinforcing their status as a formidable opponent in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BRAD -3.5	157.5 o -112 / u -108	Murray State Racers +154 · Bradley Braves -185

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Leaders

PointsAlex Huibregtse21Bradley Braves
AssistsAlex Huibregtse3Bradley Braves
ReboundsAhmet Jonovic9Bradley Braves
PointsRoman Domon20Murray State Racers
AssistsRoman Domon4Murray State Racers
ReboundsFred King8Murray State Racers

Recent form

Bradley Braves

Last 10: 6-4Streak L175 scored · 72.8 allowed per game4-1 at home

L86-93at UIC FlamesFeb 25
W74-60vs Illinois State RedbirdsFeb 22
L72-79at Valparaiso BeaconsFeb 19
W70-60at Southern Illinois SalukisFeb 15
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

Murray State Racers

Last 10: 4-6Streak W175.2 scored · 81 allowed per game2-3 away

W88-75vs Evansville Purple AcesFeb 21
L61-78at Illinois State RedbirdsFeb 19
L70-87vs Belmont BruinsFeb 15
W74-72at Indiana State SycamoresFeb 13
L60-89vs Northern Iowa PanthersFeb 10
W91-81at Southern Illinois SalukisFeb 7
W81-74vs UIC FlamesFeb 4
L86-103at Belmont BruinsFeb 1
L65-70vs Illinois State RedbirdsJan 29
L76-81at Northern Iowa PanthersJan 24

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	Murray State Racers	Bradley Braves
Field goals	24-59	28-52
Field goal %	41	54
Three-pointers	11-26	5-15
Three-point %	42	33
Free throws	19-26	26-36
Free throw %	73	72
Rebounds	31	37
Offensive rebounds	12	10
Defensive rebounds	19	27
Assists	15	18
Steals	5	6
Blocks	2	7
Turnovers	7	9
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	8
Fast-break points	17	16
Points in the paint	24	34
Fouls	25	20
Largest lead	7	11
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	34	56

How the scoring went

2nd Half51-53KJ Tenner makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mathis Courbon assists)
2nd Half51-55Alex Huibregtse makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half51-57Jaquan Johnson makes driving layup
2nd Half51-58Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-60Jaquan Johnson makes layup (Dietrich Richardson assists)
2nd Half52-60Roman Domon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-60Roman Domon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-62Dietrich Richardson makes driving layup
2nd Half55-62Javon Jackson makes driving layup
2nd Half57-62Fred King makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half57-64Corey Thomas makes layup (AJ Smith assists)
2nd Half57-66Jaquan Johnson makes driving layup
2nd Half59-66Fred King makes layup (Javon Jackson assists)
2nd Half61-66Fred King makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half61-68Timoty van der Knaap makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half64-68KJ Tenner makes 24-foot three point jumper (JJ Traynor assists)
2nd Half64-70Ahmet Jonovic makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Jaquan Johnson assists)
2nd Half67-70Javon Jackson makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (KJ Tenner assists)
2nd Half67-71Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-72Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-74Montana Wheeler makes driving layup (Timoty van der Knaap assists)
2nd Half68-74Roman Domon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-75AJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-76AJ Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-78AJ Smith makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Corey Thomas assists)
2nd Half69-78Roman Domon makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-78Roman Domon makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-79AJ Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-80Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-80Fred King makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-81Montana Wheeler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-82Montana Wheeler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-82Roman Domon makes layup
2nd Half73-83Montana Wheeler makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-84Montana Wheeler makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-84Javon Jackson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Roman Domon assists)
2nd Half76-85Alex Huibregtse makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-86Alex Huibregtse makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-87AJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-87Fred King makes 1-foot dunk (Roman Domon assists)