Bradley Braves vs Liberty Flames
Burch's 21 lead Bradley over Liberty 74-64
ORLANDO, Fla. -- — Demarion Burch had 21 points in Bradley's 74-64 win against Liberty in a consolation game of the ESPN Events Invitational Adventure Bracket.
Burch had eight rebounds for the Braves (4-4). Alex Huibregtse scored 12 points while shooting 4 for 5 from beyond the arc. Jaquan Johnson finished with 12 points.
The Flames (5-2) were led by Brett Decker Jr., who posted 21 points. Kaden Metheny added 10 points and four assists for Liberty.
Bradley took the lead with 19:18 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Burch led the team in scoring with 13 points in the first half to help put the Braves ahead 43-33 at the break. Bradley closed out its victory in the second half, with Burch scoring a team-high eight points after intermission.
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Game Information
Kissimmee, FL
Referee:Les Jones
Referee:Keith Patterson
Referee:Anthony Eades
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 3-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Missouri State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 9-6 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-1 | 0.5 | 8-7 |
| Western Kentucky | 2-1 | 1 | 9-5 |
| Florida International | 2-2 | 1.5 | 9-6 |
| New Mexico State | 1-2 | 2 | 8-5 |
| Louisiana Tech | 1-2 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Delaware | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-3 | 2.5 | 9-6 |
| Sam Houston | 0-3 | 3 | 8-6 |
| UTEP | 0-3 | 3 | 4-10 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 6-0 | - | 14-3 |
| Illinois State | 4-1 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-1 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Belmont | 4-2 | 2 | 14-3 |
| Bradley | 4-2 | 2 | 11-6 |
| Drake | 2-3 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Valparaiso | 2-3 | 3.5 | 8-8 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-4 | 4 | 8-9 |
| Indiana State | 1-4 | 4.5 | 8-8 |
| UIC | 1-4 | 4.5 | 6-10 |
| Evansville | 0-6 | 6 | 4-13 |
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