Deen's 25 lead Bradley past Belmont 95-72
Kyle Thomas throws down big dunk in Bradley's win over Belmont
Kyle Thomas throws down powerful dunk vs. Belmont Bruins
PEORIA, Ill. -- — Duke Deen's 25 points helped Bradley defeat Belmont 95-72 on Saturday.
Deen added seven assists for the Braves (14-5, 6-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Malevy Leons was 6 of 8 shooting (5 for 6 from 3-point range) to add 17 points. Christian Davis shot 6 for 9, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points, while adding six rebounds. The Braves picked up their eighth straight win.
Cade Tyson finished with 23 points and eight rebounds for the Bruins (11-8, 4-4). Belmont also got 20 points from Malik Dia. In addition, Jayce Willingham had 12 points, six rebounds and five assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Campbell
- Gene Grimshaw
- Ervin Wilson
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 | 9-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 7-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-6 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-8 |
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