Belmont Bruins Face Bradley Braves After Banks' 26-Point Game

Bruins look to bounce back from loss to Illinois State Redbirds.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Belmont Bruins will take on the Bradley Braves on Sunday, following a close 83-78 loss to the Illinois State Redbirds in which Jailyn Banks scored 26 points for the Bruins. This will be the second meeting of the season between Belmont and Bradley, with the Bruins having won the previous matchup.

Why it matters

The Bruins will be looking to rebound from their narrow defeat and maintain their position in the conference standings, while the Braves will aim to capitalize on Belmont's recent loss and secure a win in this key matchup.

The details

In the loss to Illinois State, Jailyn Banks led the Bruins with 26 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Redbirds. Now, Belmont will face a Bradley team they've already defeated once this season, setting the stage for an intriguing rematch.

  • The Belmont Bruins and Bradley Braves will face off on Sunday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Jailyn Banks

A key player for the Belmont Bruins who scored 26 points in their recent loss to the Illinois State Redbirds.

Belmont Bruins

The college basketball team that will be facing the Bradley Braves on Sunday.

Bradley Braves

The college basketball team that will be playing against the Belmont Bruins in this upcoming matchup.

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What’s next

The outcome of this game will have implications for the conference standings and playoff positioning for both teams.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Belmont Bruins and Bradley Braves promises to be an exciting and closely contested game, as both teams look to gain an advantage in the conference race.