( 25News Now ) - With just weeks away until the 2025-26 college basketball season tips off, Bradley and Illinois are going outside the bubble, and taking on outside competition to get game-ready.

The Braves already faced off against Green Bay back on October 11th in an 83-78 victory, and will host St. Louis tomorrow night at Carver Arena. They’ll open their season at the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon taking on St. Bonaventure November 3rd in South Carolina.

The Fightin’ Illini are coming off a big exhibition win last Sunday against Illinois State, 92-65, and now go on the road this weekend to take on Florida in a closed scrimmage. They’ll also open their season on November 3rd, but at home taking on Jackson State.

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