Bradley Braves vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
Davis scores 19, Bradley knocks off Middle Tennessee 80-69 to win Myrtle Beach Invitational
CONWAY, S.C. -- — Christian Davis had 19 points in Bradley's 80-69 victory over Middle Tennessee on Sunday night to win the Myrtle Beach Invitational.
Davis shot 6 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 4 from the foul line for the Braves (6-1). Darius Hannah scored 16 points while going 8 of 13 from the field and added 13 rebounds and three blocks. Duke Deen shot 6 for 13, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc to finish with 15 points.
Chris Loofe led the way for the Blue Raiders (5-2) with 15 points and three blocks. Essam Mostafa added 12 points for Middle Tennessee. Justin Bufford finished with 11 points.
Bradley took the lead with 16:36 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Deen led their team in scoring with 10 points in the first half to help put them ahead 39-37 at the break. Bradley turned a five-point second-half lead into a 13-point advantage with a 10-2 run to make it an 80-67 lead with 29 seconds left in the half. Davis scored 16 second-half points in the win.
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Game Information
Conway, SC
Referee:Bert Smith
Referee:Steve McJunkins
Referee:Olandis Poole
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 16-2 | - | 24-5 |
| Sam Houston | 13-5 | 3 | 21-8 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-7 | 5 | 18-11 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-8 | 6 | 18-11 |
| Louisiana Tech | 9-9 | 7 | 16-13 |
| Middle Tennessee | 9-9 | 7 | 15-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 9-9 | 7 | 14-15 |
| Florida International | 7-11 | 9 | 14-15 |
| Missouri State | 7-11 | 9 | 13-16 |
| New Mexico State | 6-12 | 10 | 13-15 |
| UTEP | 6-12 | 10 | 10-19 |
| Delaware | 5-13 | 11 | 9-20 |
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-3 | - | 26-4 |
| Murray State | 12-7 | 4 | 20-10 |
| Bradley | 12-7 | 4 | 19-11 |
| UIC | 12-7 | 4 | 17-13 |
| Illinois State | 11-8 | 5 | 19-11 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5.5 | 17-14 |
| Northern Iowa | 10-9 | 6 | 18-12 |
| Southern Illinois | 9-10 | 7 | 15-15 |
| Drake | 6-13 | 10 | 12-18 |
| Indiana State | 3-16 | 13 | 10-20 |
| Evansville | 3-16 | 13 | 7-23 |
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