| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN | 30 | 16 | 46 |
| BRAD | 46 | 45 | 91 |
Bradley wins 91-46 over Evansville
PEORIA, Ill. -- — Connor Hickman scored 15 points as Bradley beat Evansville 91-46 on Wednesday night.
Hickman shot 4 for 8 (3 for 4 from 3-point range) and 4 of 6 from the free throw line for the Braves (12-6, 5-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Rienk Mast added 14 points while going 6 of 10 from the field, and he also had six rebounds. Ja'Shon Henry shot 4 of 10 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line to finish with 12 points.
Kenny Strawbridge Jr. led the way for the Purple Aces (4-14, 0-7) with 13 points and two steals. Marvin Coleman II added 11 points and two steals for Evansville. Antoine Smith Jr. also had seven points.
Bradley took the lead with 18:48 left in the first half and did not give it up. Hickman led their team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them up 46-30 at the break. Bradley extended its lead to 67-33 during the second half, fueled by a 19-2 scoring run. Henry scored a team-high nine points in the second half as his team closed out the win.
NEXT UP
Both teams next play Saturday. Bradley visits Drake while Evansville hosts Valparaiso.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Winston Smith
- Brian McNutt
- Scott Tierney
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 10-2 | - | 20-2 |
| Bradley | 9-2 | 0.5 | 18-4 |
| Belmont | 7-4 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 7-4 | 2.5 | 13-9 |
| UIC | 7-5 | 3 | 14-8 |
| Illinois State | 6-6 | 4 | 14-9 |
| Evansville | 5-6 | 4.5 | 8-14 |
| Indiana State | 5-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Murray State | 5-7 | 5 | 11-12 |
| Southern Illinois | 5-7 | 5 | 10-13 |
| Valparaiso | 3-9 | 7 | 10-13 |
| Missouri State | 1-11 | 9 | 8-15 |
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