Belmont Bruins @ Bradley Braves
Deen's 25 lead Bradley past Belmont 95-72
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
Peoria, IL
Referee:Jeff Campbell
Referee:Gene Grimshaw
Referee:Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri 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 |
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