Kennell has career-best 5 3s, Bradley beats IUPUI 68-53
PEORIA, Ill. -- Nate Kennell had a career-high five 3-pointers to total 19 points and help lead Bradley to a 68-53 win over IUPUI in the season opener for both teams on Saturday.
Kennell nailed 5 of 9 from beyond the arc and finished by hitting 7 of 11 field-goal attempts.
Donte Thomas made 6 of 9 from the floor for 15 points while grabbing eight rebounds and dishing out four assists. Darrell Brown added 10 points and Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye grabbed 11 rebounds.
The Braves were up 28-19 at the half. Ryan Stipanovich drilled a trey to push the advantage to 54-41 with 7:54 remaining in the game.
The Braves were 25 of 56 from the floor, while limiting IUPUI to 28 percent shooting (15 of 53).
Ron Patterson led the Jaguars, making 4 of 8 from beyond the arc to total 16 points, while Evan Hall scored 11 with seven rebounds.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Stuart
- Jeff Campbell
- Ervin Wilson
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Mercy | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| IU Indianapolis | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Cleveland State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Wright State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Youngstown State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Green Bay | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Milwaukee | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Oakland | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Robert Morris | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Northern Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-1 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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