It's a Missouri Valley Conference showdown as the Bradley Braves hit the road to Hawkeye country for a Sunday afternoon clash with the red-hot Drake Bulldogs.
Bradley is riding a wave of momentum, picking up back-to-back victories heading into this matchup. They edged out Evansville 80-74 two games ago and followed it up with a convincing 78-64 win over Southern Illinois. A 43-point second half proved to be the difference as the Braves pulled away for the victory.
Drake, on the other hand, has been virtually unstoppable, entering this contest on an 11-game tear. Two games ago, they took down Indiana State 85-81, and in their last outing, they fended off Illinois State 84-77. The Bulldogs built a 40-32 halftime cushion and, despite a less dominant second half, managed to seal the deal.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Drake Bulldogs vs. the Bradley Braves NCAA Men's game, plus plenty more.
Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves: Date and tip-off time
The Drake Bulldogs and the Bradley Braves will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET/11:00 am PT at Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Date | Sunday, February 16, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 2:00 pm ET/11:00 am PT |
Venue | Knapp Center |
Location | Des Moines, Iowa |
How to watch Drake Bulldogs vs Bradley Braves on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Drake Bulldogs vs. the Bradley Braves on:
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Drake Bulldogs team news & key performers
For Drake, Bennett Stirtz was the standout performer against Morgantown, stuffing the stat sheet with 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. He’s been the Bulldogs' top offensive threat, averaging 18.9 points, four rebounds, and 6.2 assists per contest. Daniel Abreu (11 PPG) and Mitch Mascari (11.2 PPG) add scoring punch, while Nate Ferguson, Cam Manwayu, Andrew Alia, Isaiah Jackson, Kael Combs, Isaia Howard, and Tavion Banks round out a deep and versatile rotation.
Bradley Braves news & key performers
Duke Deen spearheaded the Braves’ offensive attack against Southern Illinois, pouring in 25 points. He’s been the team's go-to playmaker, leading four double-digit scorers with 13.7 points and 3.9 assists per game. Zek Montgomery (12.8 PPG), Darius Hannah (11.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG), and Christian Davis (10 PPG, 5.3 RPG) provide plenty of firepower, while Almar Atlason adds depth. Demarion Burch, Ahmet Jonovic, Jaquan Johnson, and Connor Dillon also play key roles in coach Brian Wardle’s offensive scheme.