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The Redbirds return to CEFCU Arena to host the Braves in the return edition of the War on 74.
BU is in a four-way tie for first place in conference at 10-4 (17-8 overall) whereas ISU stands alone at ninth place in conference at 5-9 (10-15 overall).
The Gargoyles are led in scoring and rebounds by Rienk Mast (13.9, 8.0) and assists by Duke Deen (2.8); Malevy Leons (11.8) and Deen (11.2) also average double-digits; the 'birds are led in scoring and co-led in assits by Darius Burford (11.8, 2.2), rebounding by Kendall Lewis (7.0) and co-led in assists by Malachai Poindexter (2.2); Seneca Knight (11.4) and Lewis (10.4) also average in double-digits. Both teams generally go eleven deep on any given night.
According to NET Ranking, Bradley (74) toughest opponent was Arkansas (29, loss), their best win was against Akron (93) and their worst loss was to Murray State (194); Illinois State (256) toughest opponent was Bradley (74, loss), their best win was against Southern Illinois (108) and their worst loss was to Illinois-Chicago (284).
At this point in the season, there are more common opponents than not (although both played and defeated Eastern Michigan and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville); as far as strengths, the Redbirds only advantage is free-throw percentage.
BU won the first match-up at Carver Arena, 79-75 in overtime.
One side-benefit of the outcome being determined early at Belmont was it allowed additional rest for players who have been logging heavy minutes.
Limiting possessions and valuing the basketball will be key. Cannot see counting on a nearly two-to-one advantage on the glass again.
Kaboom! 69, Reggie 67
BU is in a four-way tie for first place in conference at 10-4 (17-8 overall) whereas ISU stands alone at ninth place in conference at 5-9 (10-15 overall).
The Gargoyles are led in scoring and rebounds by Rienk Mast (13.9, 8.0) and assists by Duke Deen (2.8); Malevy Leons (11.8) and Deen (11.2) also average double-digits; the 'birds are led in scoring and co-led in assits by Darius Burford (11.8, 2.2), rebounding by Kendall Lewis (7.0) and co-led in assists by Malachai Poindexter (2.2); Seneca Knight (11.4) and Lewis (10.4) also average in double-digits. Both teams generally go eleven deep on any given night.
According to NET Ranking, Bradley (74) toughest opponent was Arkansas (29, loss), their best win was against Akron (93) and their worst loss was to Murray State (194); Illinois State (256) toughest opponent was Bradley (74, loss), their best win was against Southern Illinois (108) and their worst loss was to Illinois-Chicago (284).
At this point in the season, there are more common opponents than not (although both played and defeated Eastern Michigan and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville); as far as strengths, the Redbirds only advantage is free-throw percentage.
BU won the first match-up at Carver Arena, 79-75 in overtime.
One side-benefit of the outcome being determined early at Belmont was it allowed additional rest for players who have been logging heavy minutes.
Limiting possessions and valuing the basketball will be key. Cannot see counting on a nearly two-to-one advantage on the glass again.
Kaboom! 69, Reggie 67
