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Story byJournal StarDave Eminian, Peoria Journal StarThu, January 22, 2026 at 8:37 AM UTC·2 min readPEORIA — Another game, another Bradley Braves freshman with a chance to shine on a big stage. Matthew Zobrist entered the game against Indiana State early on Wednesday for the first time, just 4:21 after the opening tip. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe played a career-high 11:35 and delivered a crucial bucket in Bradley's late comeback to beat Indiana State, 75-68, at Carver Arena. The former Metamora High School star followed fellow freshman and Peoria native Dietrich Richardson to a bigger role. Bradley’s Matthew Zobrist, right, gets a shot past Indiana State’s Camp Wagner in the second half of their college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 at Carver Arena. The Braves mounted a last-minute rally to defeat the Sycamores 75-68. Richardson played 20 minutes and scored nine points against rival Illinois State on Saturday, both career highs.
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