Bradley Braves @ Missouri State Bears
Bradley wins 58-40 over Missouri State
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — Rienk Mast had 15 points in Bradley’s 58-40 victory over Missouri State on Saturday night.
Mast added six rebounds for the Braves (6-3). Ville Tahvanainen was 4-of-8 shooting (1 for 4 from distance) to add nine points. Malevy Leons shot 3 for 11, including 0 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with eight points, while adding 10 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks.
N.J. Benson led the Bears (4-4) in scoring, finishing with seven points. Kendle Moore added seven points and two steals for Missouri State. In addition, Jonathan Mogbo had five points.
Bradley led Missouri State 26-18 at the half, with Tahvanainen (six points) their high scorer before the break. Bradley outscored Missouri State by 10 points over the final half, while Mast led the way with a team-high 11 second-half points.
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Game Information
Springfield, MO
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:Jeff Malham
Referee:Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
| Conference USAConference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |
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