NCAAB · Final/2OT

Bradley Braves Edge Valparaiso Beacons in Double Overtime

Friday, March 6, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Enterprise Center

Bradley Braves 90, Valparaiso Beacons 84, 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 Valparaiso Beacons vs Bradley Braves?

Bradley Braves beat Valparaiso Beacons 90-84 at Enterprise Center on March 6, 2026.

Who was favored in Valparaiso Beacons vs Bradley Braves?

Bradley Braves were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -238 (about 70% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling showdown at the Enterprise Center, the Bradley Braves triumphed over the Valparaiso Beacons with a final score of 90-84 after two overtime periods. This contest was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Bradley looking to avenge a recent defeat to Valparaiso just weeks prior. The Braves had previously lost to the Beacons 79-72 on February 19, making this victory a significant turnaround.

Bradley entered the game with a home record of 21-11, having won six of their last ten games, including a recent victory against the Murray State Racers, where they scored 87 points. Their scoring average over the last ten games stood at 76.2 points per game while allowing an average of 73.8. The Braves had a recent home record of 4-1, and their last five games showed a record of 3-2, with an average of 77.8 points scored and 74.0 allowed.

On the other hand, Valparaiso came into this matchup with an overall record of 18-15, boasting a strong away performance with a home record of 5-0 in their last five games. They had won seven of their last ten games, including a narrow 63-62 victory against Indiana State in their most recent outing. The Beacons averaged 72.2 points scored and 72.4 points allowed over their last ten games, indicating a closely matched offense and defense.

The odds for the game, provided by DraftKings, favored Bradley with a spread of -5.5 and a moneyline of -238 for the Braves, while Valparaiso's moneyline was set at 195. The total points were set at 139.5, with over odds at -105.0 and under odds at -115.0, reflecting expectations of a competitive scoring environment.

In terms of previous meetings, Bradley had a favorable head-to-head record against Valparaiso, winning four out of their last five encounters. This included victories in the 2025 season, where they secured wins at home and away, showcasing their ability to perform against the Beacons.

Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The conditions at the Enterprise Center were conducive to a high-energy game, with fans eager to support their home team.

As the game unfolded, it was clear that both teams were evenly matched, leading to a gripping double overtime finish. Key moments included crucial free throws and a pivotal dunk by Shon Tupuola, which kept the game tight as the clock wound down. Bradley's ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities in the second overtime proved decisive, as they secured the win with a series of successful shots from the line.

This victory not only solidified Bradley's home court advantage but also provided a much-needed boost in confidence as they head into the next phase of the season. Fans and analysts alike will be keen to see how both teams respond in their upcoming games following this intense matchup.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	BRAD -5.5	139.5 o -105 / u -115	Valparaiso Beacons +195 · Bradley Braves -238

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Leaders

PointsJaquan Johnson18Bradley Braves
AssistsJaquan Johnson5Bradley Braves
ReboundsAJ Smith9Bradley Braves
PointsBrody Whitaker25Valparaiso Beacons
AssistsJT Pettigrew9Valparaiso Beacons
ReboundsJT Pettigrew13Valparaiso Beacons

Recent form

Bradley Braves

Last 10: 6-4Streak W176.2 scored · 73.8 allowed per game4-1 at home

W87-78vs Murray State RacersMar 1
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

Valparaiso Beacons

Last 10: 7-3Streak W172.2 scored · 72.4 allowed per game2-3 away

W63-62vs Indiana State SycamoresMar 6
L79-80at Evansville Purple AcesFeb 28
W74-71vs Drake BulldogsFeb 26
W71-67at UIC FlamesFeb 21
W79-72vs Bradley BravesFeb 19
W76-75vs Indiana State SycamoresFeb 15
L64-86at Illinois State RedbirdsFeb 13
W81-76at Drake BulldogsFeb 10
W70-63vs Evansville Purple AcesFeb 7
L65-72at Bradley BravesFeb 4

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	Valparaiso Beacons	Bradley Braves
Field goals	28-67	30-71
Field goal %	42	42
Three-pointers	8-23	4-20
Three-point %	35	20
Free throws	20-28	26-34
Free throw %	71	76
Rebounds	42	37
Offensive rebounds	12	10
Defensive rebounds	30	27
Assists	19	17
Steals	8	12
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	19	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	8	17
Fast-break points	2	6
Points in the paint	28	48
Fouls	28	21
Largest lead	4	8
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	20	57

How the scoring went

2nd Half56-60Owen Dease makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-61Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-62Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-62Brody Whitaker makes driving layup
2nd Half58-64Jaquan Johnson makes layup
2nd Half61-64Brody Whitaker makes 28-foot three point jumper (JT Pettigrew assists)
2nd Half64-64Justus McNair makes 23-foot three point jumper (Owen Dease assists)
OT64-66Ahmet Jonovic makes layup (Corey Thomas assists)
OT65-66JT Pettigrew makes free throw 1 of 2
OT66-66JT Pettigrew makes free throw 2 of 2
OT66-67Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 2 of 2
OT67-67JT Pettigrew makes free throw 1 of 2
OT68-67JT Pettigrew makes free throw 1 of 2
OT69-67JT Pettigrew makes free throw 2 of 2
OT69-68Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 2 of 2
OT70-68Justus McNair makes free throw 2 of 2
OT70-70Alex Huibregtse makes 13-foot jumper
OT73-70Brody Whitaker makes 25-foot three point jumper (JT Pettigrew assists)
OT73-73Alex Huibregtse makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ahmet Jonovic assists)
2OT75-73JT Pettigrew makes driving layup (Brody Whitaker assists)
2OT75-75Jaquan Johnson makes driving layup (Ahmet Jonovic assists)
2OT75-77Ahmet Jonovic makes 11-foot jumper (Jaquan Johnson assists)
2OT76-77Owen Dease makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT76-79AJ Smith makes layup (Montana Wheeler assists)
2OT76-80AJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 1
2OT76-82Jaquan Johnson makes layup
2OT76-83Ahmet Jonovic makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT77-83Justus McNair makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT78-83Justus McNair makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT78-84AJ Smith makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT78-85AJ Smith makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT79-85Brody Whitaker makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT80-85Brody Whitaker makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT80-86Montana Wheeler makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT82-86Shon Tupuola makes 0-foot dunk (JT Pettigrew assists)
2OT82-87Alex Huibregtse makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT82-88Alex Huibregtse makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT82-89Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
2OT82-90Jaquan Johnson makes free throw 2 of 2
2OT84-90Shon Tupuola makes 0-foot tip in layup