PEORIA, Ill. — Duke Deen had 11 points in Bradley's 61-57 victory over Illinois State on Saturday.
Deen's 11 help Bradley down Illinois State 61-57
Duke Deen had 11 points in Bradley's 61-57 victory over Illinois State on Saturday.
By The Associated Press
January 25, 2025 at 9:35PM
Deen had six rebounds for the Braves (18-3, 9-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Zek Montgomery added 11 points while shooting 5 for 14, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc while they also had six rebounds. Christian Davis had 10 points and shot 3 of 6 from the field and 4 of 4 from the free-throw line.
Johnny Kinziger finished with 16 points and five assists for the Redbirds (12-9, 4-6). Ty Pence added 12 points for Illinois State. Malachi Poindexter also had eight points.
Bradley went into the half ahead of Illinois State 28-26. Darius Hannah scored six points in the half. Bradley used a 12-0 second-half run come back from a two-point deficit and take the lead at 40-30 with 12:02 remaining in the half before finishing off the victory. Montgomery scored nine second-half points.
Both teams next play Wednesday. Bradley hosts UIC and Illinois State plays Belmont at home.
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