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Bradley’s win streak halted at 4 in 77-68 loss to Drake

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Bradley’s winning streak was snapped at four games Tuesday night as Drake posted a 77-68 Missouri Valley Conference victory before 3,061 at Knapp Center.

Bradley (15-13, 7-8) held a 58-57 lead at 9:15 when the Bulldogs used a 10-5 spurt, aided by four technical foul free throws by Brady Ellingson, to forge a four-point lead. Nate Kennell and Brian Wardle each were assessed with a technical foul during the stretch.

The Braves cut it to 71-68 at :37, but could get no closer.

Elijah Childs scored a career-high 24 points for Bradley.