Leons scores 18 to lead Bradley over Tulane 80-77 at SoCal Challenge
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. -- — Malevy Leons' 18 points helped Bradley defeat Tulane 80-77 at the SoCal Challenge on Monday night.
Leons also contributed four steals for the Braves (4-0), who will play either UTEP or California for the Surf Division title on Wednesday. Darius Hannah scored 14 points while finishing 6 of 7 from the floor, and added six rebounds. Duke Deen shot 4 for 12 (1 for 7 from 3-point range) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 13 points.
The Green Wave (3-1) were led by Jaylen Forbes, who posted 17 points and two steals. Kevin Cross added 14 points, eight rebounds and two steals for Tulane. Sion James also had 14 points, six rebounds and two steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Randy Heimerman
- Larry Spaulding
- D.G. Nelson
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Drake | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-0 |
| Belmont | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-2 |
| Bradley | 1-0 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-6 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-7 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
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