Northern Iowa Hosts Bradley After Hornseth's Big Game

The teams meet for the first time this season after Northern Iowa's win over Evansville.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Northern Iowa will host the Bradley Braves on Friday after Will Hornseth scored 21 points in Northern Iowa's 71-55 victory over the Evansville Purple Aces. This will be the first matchup between Northern Iowa and Bradley this season.

Why it matters

Northern Iowa has a 6-6 record against the Missouri Valley Conference, and this game against Bradley is an important conference matchup for both teams as they look to improve their standings.

The details

Northern Iowa is coming off a strong performance against Evansville, where Hornseth led the team in scoring. The matchup against Bradley will be the first time the two teams have faced off this season.

  • Northern Iowa defeated Evansville 71-55 on February 3, 2026.
  • Northern Iowa and Bradley will meet on Friday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Will Hornseth

A player for Northern Iowa who scored 21 points in the team's recent win over Evansville.

Bradley Braves

The basketball team that will be playing against Northern Iowa on Friday.

Evansville Purple Aces

The team that Northern Iowa defeated 71-55 in their previous game.

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What’s next

The outcome of the game between Northern Iowa and Bradley on Friday will be an important factor in determining the standings in the Missouri Valley Conference.

The takeaway

This matchup between Northern Iowa and Bradley is a key conference game for both teams as they look to improve their records and standings within the Missouri Valley Conference.