Michigan State Spartans vs Bradley Braves
MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP - EAST REGION - 1st ROUND
20-15
65
20-15
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
BRAD | 35 | 30 | 65 |
MSU | 34 | 42 | 76 |
76
29-6
Game Information
Des Moines, IA
Referee:Nate Harris
Referee:Eric Curry
Referee:Michael Stephens
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 6-0 | - | 14-3 |
| Illinois State | 4-1 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-1 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Belmont | 4-2 | 2 | 14-3 |
| Bradley | 4-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Drake | 2-3 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Valparaiso | 2-3 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-4 | 4 | 8-9 |
| Indiana State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 8-8 |
| UIC | 1-4 | 4.5 | 6-10 |
| Evansville | 0-6 | 6 | 4-13 |
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 4-0 | - | 15-0 |
| Michigan | 4-0 | - | 14-0 |
| Purdue | 4-0 | - | 14-1 |
| Michigan State | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-2 |
| Illinois | 3-1 | 1 | 12-3 |
| Indiana | 3-1 | 1 | 12-3 |
| Minnesota | 3-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Ohio State | 3-2 | 1.5 | 11-4 |
| Iowa | 2-2 | 2 | 12-3 |
| Wisconsin | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| UCLA | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| USC | 1-3 | 3 | 12-3 |
| Washington | 1-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Rutgers | 1-4 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Oregon | 1-4 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Penn State | 0-4 | 4 | 9-6 |
| Northwestern | 0-4 | 4 | 8-7 |
| Maryland | 0-4 | 4 | 7-8 |
Men's College Basketball News
The best of Indiana sports history: stars, teams, and moments
From the "Hoosiers" to Fernando Mendoza, Indiana has a rich sports legacy. Check out historical highlights in football, basketball, and more.
3h
NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2026 men's March Madness field
The Bulldogs are a few SEC losses away from the wrong side of the bubble due to a number of low-quality wins.
5h
Predicting men's college basketball conference winners -- and their biggest threats
The ACC and Big East feature clear favorites, but competition is tighter in the Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC.
5h
