PEORIA, Ill. (Interstat) — A surging Bradley squad looks to continue its momentum against a Southern Illinois team seeking consistency as the Braves host the Salukis in a Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball clash Sunday at Carver Arena. The Braves (8-4) enter riding a four-game winning streak, most recently outlasting Indiana State 108-99 in a triple-overtime thriller on Thursday. Guard Jaquan Johnson has been a catalyst, averaging 17.8 points over the last six games, including a 20-point, four-assist effort in the marathon victory. Bradley has found its rhythm at home, winning its last three at Carver Arena by an average of 28.7 points. Their defense has been particularly stifling in those contests, holding opponents to 56 points per game. Southern Illinois (6-6) aims to bounce back from a 75-68 home loss to Illinois State on Thursday. The Salukis have alternated wins and losses over their past seven games. Guard Quel’Ron House is coming off a season-high 22 points in the defeat and has averaged 16.4 points over his last five outings, providing a key scoring punch. The Salukis have faced a challenging early schedule, with five of their six losses coming by 10 points or fewer, including two in overtime. Their ability to handle Bradley’s defensive pressure and control the tempo will be critical. This matchup opens a key stretch for both teams as they dive into conference play. Bradley will look to protect its home court and solidify its position near the top of the Valley standings, while Southern Illinois hopes to notch a statement road win to level its record. Tipoff is set for Sunday afternoon.