TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Nate Kennell hit 7 of 9 3-point attempts and scored a career-high 25 points to lead Bradley over Indiana State 81-73 on Sunday.
After the Sycamores held a lead for nearly nine minutes in the second half, Kennell made consecutive 3-pointers for a 70-64 lead with 2 1/2 minutes remaining. Kennell added his final 3-pointer -- his fifth of the half -- plus two free throws for a nine-point lead with 36 seconds left.
Elijah Childs added 10 points and a game-high seven rebounds for the Braves (16-7, 6-4), who won their third straight and first Missouri Valley Conference road game this season after four away losses.