Illinois State Redbirds @ Bradley Braves
Deen scores 11 as Bradley defeats Illinois State 48-45
PEORIA, Ill. -- — Duke Deen scored 11 points to help Bradley hold off Illinois State 48-45 on Saturday night.
Deen shot 5 for 15, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc, for the Braves (20-9, 12-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Malevy Leons had eight points and seven rebounds.
The Redbirds (14-15, 8-10) were led by Johnny Kinziger with 10 points. Kendall Lewis added seven points, six rebounds and three steals.
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Game Information
Carver Arena
8:00 PM, February 24, 2024Coverage: ESPN+
Peoria, IL
Attendance: 9,201
- Referees:
- Roland Simmons
- John Hendricks
- Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |

