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Braves drop second contest of weekend against UNI

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PEORIA, Ill. — The Bradley Braves put up a determined effort but came up short against the UNI Panthers in a Missouri Valley Conference match at the Renaissance Coliseum, falling 67-44.

A Competitive Start

Bradley managed to stay competitive in the first half, keeping pace with UNI's offense. After the first quarter, the Braves trailed by just two points, 18-16, and went into halftime down by three, 29-27. However, UNI's scoring consistency and Bradley's struggles in the second half proved to be decisive.

Key Performers for Bradley

  • Soleil Barnes led the Braves with 10 points on 5-of-14 shooting and added 4 rebounds.