Bradley Defeats Southern Illinois 70-60

Jaquan Johnson scores 24 points to lead the Braves to victory

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Jaquan Johnson scored 24 points to lead Bradley to a 70-60 victory over Southern Illinois on Sunday. Johnson made 9 of 18 shots with two 3-pointers, adding seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. Alex Huibregtse hit four 3-pointers and scored 14 points for the Braves, who improved to 18-9 overall and 11-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Quel'Ron House scored 26 points to pace the Salukis, who fell to 12-15 on the season and 6-10 in conference play.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Bradley in contention for a top spot in the Missouri Valley Conference standings, as they continue their push towards the postseason. Southern Illinois, meanwhile, is struggling to gain ground in the conference race.

The details

Johnson had seven points in the first half as the two teams played to a 28-all tie. Johnson then scored 17 points after halftime, while Huibregtse added 11, to rally the Braves to the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Jaquan Johnson

A key player for the Bradley Braves, scoring 24 points in the victory.

Alex Huibregtse

Scored 14 points for the Braves, including four 3-pointers.

Quel'Ron House

Led the Southern Illinois Salukis with 26 points in the losing effort.

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The takeaway

This was an important conference win for Bradley as they continue to jockey for position in the Missouri Valley standings. The Braves showed their offensive firepower, led by the strong performance of Jaquan Johnson, to overcome a tough Southern Illinois squad.