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Game Preview: Bradley vs Tulane

PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley Men's Basketball continues the 2023 SoCal Challenge on Monday night against Tulane. The game starts at 9:30 PM CT.

Series History

  • Bradley is 3-1 against Tulane dating back to 1949
  • Their last matchup was in the 2012-13 season when the Braves defeated Tulane in the CollegeInsider.com Tournament

About the Green Wave

  • Tulane comes into this game with a 3-0 record
  • They have scored 88 or more points in all of their wins
  • In their last game, they recorded a 92-57 victory over Sacramento State
  • Sion James tallied 21 points in their win over the Hornets
  • The Green Wave were picked to finish third in the AAC this season after a third place finish and 20-11 record last year

About the Braves

  • Bradley also comes into the second game of the 2023 SoCal Challenge with a 3-0 record
  • The Braves took down the Tarleton State Texans in their last game after they had 17 three-pointers made, the second-most in Bradley history
  • Freshman Almar Atlason collected six three-pointers in seven attempts, the seventh-best percentage in BU history
  • Malevy Leons was named to the Preseason All-MVC team, while Duke Deen was named to the third team
  • In the Missouri Valley Conference, the Braves were picked to finish third after a first place finish last season

Game Information

  • Bradley Braves (3-0) vs.