Bradley wins 58-40 over Missouri State
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — Rienk Mast had 15 points in Bradley’s 58-40 victory over Missouri State on Saturday night.
Mast added six rebounds for the Braves (6-3). Ville Tahvanainen was 4-of-8 shooting (1 for 4 from distance) to add nine points. Malevy Leons shot 3 for 11, including 0 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with eight points, while adding 10 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks.
N.J. Benson led the Bears (4-4) in scoring, finishing with seven points. Kendle Moore added seven points and two steals for Missouri State. In addition, Jonathan Mogbo had five points.
Bradley led Missouri State 26-18 at the half, with Tahvanainen (six points) their high scorer before the break. Bradley outscored Missouri State by 10 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:
- Bret Smith
- Jeff Malham
- Ervin Wilson
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 8-1 | - | 17-3 |
| Drake | 6-2 | 1.5 | 16-2 |
| Belmont | 6-3 | 2 | 14-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 6-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
| UIC | 5-3 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| Murray State | 4-4 | 3.5 | 10-9 |
| Illinois State | 4-5 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Valparaiso | 3-5 | 4.5 | 10-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-5 | 4.5 | 8-11 |
| Evansville | 3-5 | 4.5 | 6-13 |
| Indiana State | 3-6 | 5 | 9-11 |
| Missouri State | 0-9 | 8 | 7-13 |
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