- Matchup: Belmont Bruins vs Bradley Braves
- Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
- Venue: Carver Arena, Peoria, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Monday, the Belmont Bruins (21-3) will clash with the Bradley Braves (16-8) at Carver Arena.
The Bruins recently faced off against Drake, securing a 103-90 victory. Belmont showcased an impressive performance, achieving a 59.1% field goal percentage (39 of 66) and successfully hitting 17 out of 35 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they converted 8 of 15 attempts for a rate of 53.3%. Rebounding was a team effort, with a total of 24 boards collected, including 7 offensive rebounds. They also tallied 25 assists while committing 11 turnovers and registering 3 steals. Defensively, Belmont allowed Drake to shoot 53.3% (32 of 60) and surrendered 19 assists with just one steal for their opponents. Drake also recorded 32 rebounds (10 offensive, 22 defensive) but did not block a shot. They converted 12 out of 16 free throws for a 75.0% success rate and made 14 of 28 three-point attempts. Each team ended up with 18 personal fouls.
Sam Orme stood out in this match, shooting 66.7% from the field, contributing 4 assists, and playing for 25 minutes. He scored 22 points from 8 of 12 shots while also collecting 4 rebounds.
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Belmont boasts a solid record of 21-3 this season. They average 12.8 turnovers per game while committing 17.4 fouls on average. The team secures 37.0 rebounds per game and ranks 7th in Division 1 with 441 assists this year. Additionally, Belmont has a three-point shooting percentage of 40.2% (248 of 617) and a free-throw percentage of 67.0%. They consistently score an average of 84.0 points per game (38th in college basketball) while maintaining a field goal percentage of 51.8%.
Defensively, the Bruins force an average of 12.9 turnovers and commit 17.8 personal fouls each game. They hold opponents to a shooting percentage of 33.0% from beyond the arc and are currently ranked 127th in the nation in points allowed per game (71.6). Belmont’s opponents score at a 39.5% rate from the field (582 of 1,473) and they give up about 33.8 rebounds per game. They rank 183rd in college basketball in assists allowed, having conceded 310 assists this season.
In their last outing, the Bradley Braves defeated Valparaiso with a score of 72-65. The Braves secured 24 defensive rebounds, 8 offensive rebounds, and a total of 32 boards in the matchup. They turned the ball over 10 times but managed to record 6 steals. Valparaiso committed 16 personal fouls, leading to 16 free-throw attempts for Bradley, who converted 11 of those for 68.8%. From beyond the arc, the Braves hit 7 out of 21 attempts (33.3%) and shot 48.2% overall from the field (27 of 56). Valparaiso shot 47.4% (27 of 57) against Bradley and finished 38.9% from three-point territory, making 7 of 18 shots, while going just 4 out of 10 from the charity stripe (40.0%). Team rebounding stats show that Bradley allowed Valparaiso 30 total rebounds, including 10 offensive boards.
Montana Wheeler played a key role for the Braves, making 7 of 11 shots (63.6%) and contributing 1 rebound and 18 points in 26 minutes, along with 3 assists.
Bradley has a current record of 16-8 this season. Offensively, the Braves have a field goal percentage of 43.7%, ranking 270th in Division 1. They have accumulated a total of 1,868 points (77.8 per contest) and average 34.9 rebounds per game. They distribute the ball for 12.8 assists per game (274th in the nation) and commit 9.5 turnovers on average. The Braves average 18.3 personal fouls per game and shoot 73.0% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, Bradley ranks 162nd in college basketball for points allowed per game at 72.9. They force opponents into 14.5 turnovers per game and allow a field goal percentage of 44.9% (ranking 237th in Division 1). Their opponents score 36.3% on three-pointers (203 of 559) and convert 70.8% from the charity stripe. Additionally, they give up an average of 13.1 assists and 36.5 rebounds per game, placing them 166th and 297th in college basketball.
Which team will triumph tonight against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Belmont
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