Illinois State Redbirds @ Bradley Braves
14-15, 8-10 MVC
45
14-15, 8-10 MVC
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 21 | 24 | 45 |
BRAD | 21 | 27 | 48 |
20-9, 12-6 MVC
48
20-9, 12-6 MVC
Deen scores 11 as Bradley defeats Illinois State 48-45
PEORIA, Ill. -- — Duke Deen scored 11 points to help Bradley hold off Illinois State 48-45 on Saturday night.
Deen shot 5 for 15, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc, for the Braves (20-9, 12-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Malevy Leons had eight points and seven rebounds.
The Redbirds (14-15, 8-10) were led by Johnny Kinziger with 10 points. Kendall Lewis added seven points, six rebounds and three steals.
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Game Information
Peoria, IL
Referee:Roland Simmons
Referee:John Hendricks
Referee:Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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