| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILST | 32 | 32 | 64 |
| BRAD | 31 | 41 | 72 |
Leons scores 21 to carry Bradley over Illinois St. 72-64
PEORIA, Ill. -- — Malevy Leons tied his season high with 21 points as Bradley topped Illinois State 72-64 on Saturday.
Leons converted all 12 of his free throws. He added nine rebounds.
Terry Roberts had 18 points for Bradley (16-12, 10-6 Missouri Valley Conference), which earned its sixth straight home victory. Rienk Mast added 17 points.
Antonio Reeves had 20 points for the Redbirds (11-17, 4-11). Josiah Strong added 12 points. Mark Freeman had 10 points and six rebounds.
The Braves leveled the season series against the Redbirds. Illinois State defeated Bradley 74-65 on Jan. 16.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike O'Neill
- Scott Tierney
- Edward Crenshaw
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Drake | 1-0 | 0.5 | 11-0 |
| Bradley | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-2 |
| Belmont | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-5 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-5 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-7 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-9 |
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