Johnson finished with 24 points, shooting 9 of 18 from the floor, including two 3‑pointers, and added seven rebounds, three assists and three steals to lead the Braves to a 70‑60 win.
The win improves Bradley to 18‑9 overall and 11‑5 in the Missouri Valley Conference. Southern Illinois, led by Quel'Ron House's 26 points, fell short despite a 28‑all tie at halftime.