Bradley Braves Defeat Northern Iowa Panthers 75-69
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Carver Arena
Bradley Braves 75, Northern Iowa Panthers 69, 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 Northern Iowa Panthers vs Bradley Braves?
Bradley Braves beat Northern Iowa Panthers 75-69 at Carver Arena on January 10, 2026.
Who was favored in Northern Iowa Panthers vs Bradley Braves?
Bradley Braves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.
The Bradley Braves secured a hard-fought victory against the Northern Iowa Panthers, finishing the game with a score of 75-69. This matchup, held at Carver Arena, showcased the Braves' strong home advantage, improving their home record to 8-2 in the last ten games. The Braves entered this contest with a home record of 12-6 overall, while the Panthers held a slightly better away record of 12-5.
Bradley has been in solid form, winning eight of their last ten games and currently riding a one-game winning streak. Their recent performance has seen them average 80.2 points scored and 70.8 points allowed over those ten games. In their last outing prior to facing Northern Iowa, the Braves dominated the Drake Bulldogs with a decisive 93-66 victory. This was a notable bounce-back after two consecutive losses against Murray State and Belmont, where they scored 66 and 78 points respectively.
In contrast, the Northern Iowa Panthers have experienced a more tumultuous stretch, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games and currently on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 68.1 points scored and only 59.1 points allowed during this period. Their last game resulted in a 65-78 loss to Belmont, which followed a win against Evansville where they scored 62 points. The Panthers have struggled to find their rhythm away from home, with a record of 2-2 in their last four away games.
Historically, the matchup between these two teams has been competitive, with the series record standing at 1-1 for the 2025 season. In their previous meetings, Bradley won at home 73-56, while Northern Iowa claimed victory in their earlier encounter with a score of 83-69.
In terms of player availability, the block did not provide specific details regarding injuries, but the performance of key players on both sides will be crucial in tightly contested games like this one.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Braves favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 131.5. The moneyline indicated Bradley at -218 and Northern Iowa at +180, reflecting the general expectation of a close contest given both teams' records.
Conditions at Carver Arena were favorable for basketball, contributing to an engaging atmosphere for fans and players alike. The game featured several key moments that defined the final outcome. In the second half, the score was tightly contested, with Northern Iowa briefly taking the lead at 69-68 after a jumper from Trey Campbell. However, Bradley responded effectively, with Jaquan Johnson making a crucial floating jump shot to regain the lead. Free throws from Ahmet Jonovic and Alex Huibregtse sealed the victory for the Braves, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.
Overall, the game highlighted Bradley's home court strength and their capacity to execute in critical moments, while Northern Iowa will need to address their recent struggles to regain momentum as the season progresses.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | BRAD -4.5 | 131.5 o -115 / u -105 | Northern Iowa Panthers +180 · Bradley Braves -218 |
Leaders
- PointsJaquan Johnson17Bradley Braves
- AssistsJaquan Johnson5Bradley Braves
- ReboundsTimoty van der Knaap13Bradley Braves
- PointsTrey Campbell18Northern Iowa Panthers
- AssistsTrey Campbell3Northern Iowa Panthers
- ReboundsBen Schwieger10Northern Iowa Panthers
Recent form
Bradley Braves
Last 10: 8-2Streak W180.2 scored · 70.8 allowed per game7-0 at home
- 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
- W84-55vs Northern Illinois HuskiesDec 7
- W64-60vs Washington State CougarsDec 3
- W74-64vs Liberty FlamesNov 26
Northern Iowa Panthers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L168.1 scored · 59.1 allowed per game2-2 away
- L65-78vs Belmont BruinsJan 8
- W62-48at Evansville Purple AcesJan 4
- W75-66vs Indiana State SycamoresJan 2
- W58-48vs Valparaiso BeaconsDec 30
- L58-63at Saint Mary's GaelsDec 23
- W60-54at UIC FlamesDec 17
- W75-63vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesDec 13
- L69-74vs Wichita State ShockersDec 7
- W99-34vs Coe KohawksDec 2
- L60-63at Tulsa Golden HurricaneNov 26
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 | Northern Iowa Panthers | Bradley Braves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-59 | 25-58 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 8-25 | 7-24 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 29 |
| Free throws | 11-18 | 18-28 |
| Free throw % | 61 | 64 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 30 | 32 |
| Assists | 7 | 13 |
| Steals | 4 | 4 |
| Blocks | 0 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 7 | 3 |
| Fast-break points | 11 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 28 |
| Fouls | 20 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 6 |
| Lead changes | 15 | 15 |
| Time in front | 15 | 63 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-43Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half39-43Ben Schwieger makes layup
- 2nd Half39-45Jaquan Johnson makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half41-45Trey Campbell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-45Max Weisbrod makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trey Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half46-45Ben Schwieger makes layup (Trey Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half48-45Leon Bond III makes layup (Trey Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half48-46Timoty van der Knaap makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-47Timoty van der Knaap makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-48Corey Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-51Corey Thomas makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jaquan Johnson assists)
- 2nd Half48-53Jaquan Johnson makes layup
- 2nd Half49-53Leon Bond III makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-53Leon Bond III makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-55Ahmet Jonovic makes layup (Montana Wheeler assists)
- 2nd Half53-55Kyle Pock makes 22-foot three point jumper (Geon Hutchins assists)
- 2nd Half55-55RJ Taylor makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half55-57Jaquan Johnson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-57Ben Schwieger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-59Montana Wheeler makes 12-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half58-59Trey Campbell makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half58-60Montana Wheeler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-60Ismael Diouf makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half60-61Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-61Ismael Diouf makes layup (Max Weisbrod assists)
- 2nd Half62-62Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-63Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-63Ben Schwieger makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-63Trey Campbell makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half66-64Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-65Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-65Ben Schwieger makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-68Corey Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Alex Huibregtse assists)
- 2nd Half69-68Trey Campbell makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half69-70Jaquan Johnson makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half69-71Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-72Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-73Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-74Alex Huibregtse makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-75Alex Huibregtse makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Bradley Braves, below favours Northern Iowa Panthers.
Venue
- Carver ArenaPeoria, IL
- Attendance6004
- OfficialsJames Duke, Larry Hamilton, De Selle Dean
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