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Bradley Visits Southern Illinois After Kraus' 30-Point Game
The Salukis host the Braves in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Bradley Braves (16-8, 10-4 MVC) will visit the Southern Illinois Salukis (8-13, 6-7 MVC) in a Missouri Valley Conference matchup on Sunday. The game comes after Southern Illinois' Alayna Kraus scored 30 points in the Salukis' 84-60 victory over the Illinois State Redbirds.
Why it matters
This game features two teams looking to improve their conference standings, with Bradley currently in fourth place and Southern Illinois in eighth. The Salukis will be looking to build on Kraus' strong performance, while the Braves will aim to slow down Southern Illinois' offense.
The details
The Salukis are 6-4 at home this season and are led by Alayna Kraus, who is averaging 15.9 points per game. The Braves, meanwhile, score 72.0 points per game and outscoring opponents by 6.1 points per game. Bradley averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game, while Southern Illinois allows 6.0 per game.
- The game is scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST.
- Alayna Kraus scored 30 points in Southern Illinois' last game, a victory over Illinois State.
The players
Alayna Kraus
A key player for the Southern Illinois Salukis, averaging 15.9 points per game.
Indya Green
The Salukis' leading rebounder, averaging 8.6 boards per game.
Kaylen Nelson
The leading scorer for the Bradley Braves, averaging 18.6 points per game.
Maya Foz
A key contributor for the Bradley Braves, averaging 15.2 points over the last 10 games.
What’s next
The matchup on Sunday is the first meeting of the season between Bradley and Southern Illinois in conference play.
The takeaway
This game will feature two teams looking to improve their standing in the Missouri Valley Conference, with the Salukis hoping to build on Alayna Kraus' strong performance and the Braves aiming to slow down Southern Illinois' offense.
