Bradley defeats Akron 74-55
PEORIA, Ill. -- — Rienk Mast had 15 points in Bradley's 74-55 win over Akron on Thursday night.
Mast added 13 rebounds and three steals for the Braves (9-4). Ville Tahvanainen shot 4 for 7, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 14 points. Duke Deen recorded 14 points and was 5 of 10 shooting (4 for 7 from distance).
The Zips (7-5) were led by Xavier Castaneda, who recorded 19 points and six rebounds. Enrique Freeman added 11 points, 10 rebounds and two steals for Akron. In addition, Trendon Hankerson had nine points and nine rebounds.
Bradley led Akron 36-19 at the half, with Malevy Leons (nine points) the high scorer before the break. Bradley outscored Akron by two points over the final half, while Mast led the way with a team-high 11 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John St. Clair
- Steve Honacki
- Tyler Kumpf
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 2-0 | - | 12-0 |
| Bradley | 2-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 2-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Belmont | 1-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| UIC | 1-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-6 |
| Evansville | 1-1 | 1 | 4-9 |
| Illinois State | 0-2 | 2 | 8-5 |
| Missouri State | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Valparaiso | 0-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-2 | 2 | 5-8 |
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