RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico -- Bradley advanced to the championship of the Cancun Challenge on Tuesday with a 75-62 victory over SMU at the Hard Rock Hotel.
BU (4-1) will play the winner of the Penn State-Wright State game Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Central.
The Braves led most of the game, pulling away from a 30-28 halftime lead with a strong finish. SMU was within 53-50 with 7 minutes left.
But Bradley finished with a 22-12 flourish. Elijah Childs topped the Braves with 21 points and 12 rebounds.