Springfield, Mo. – Five Braves scored in double figures and a late run propelled the Bradley men's basketball team to an 82-74 road victory at Missouri State. With the win, BU clinches at least a five seed for the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament for the first time in eight years as it improves to 19-11 overall and 9-8 in league play. The Bears are now 17-13 and 7-10 in MVC play.
Sophomore Nate Kennell led the Braves with 20 points, connecting on 6-of-10 shots from beyond the arc. Junior Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye chipped in 19 points to go with six rebounds, while sophomore Darrell Brown tallied 16 points and a team-best four assists.