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Braves earn best start to a season in nearly 40 years following win over Missouri State

The Braves have earned their best start to begin a season in nearly 40 years following a 69-60 home win over Missouri State.

The Bradley Braves won a closely contested affair with the Missouri State Bears on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, with a score of 69-60. The win gives the Braves a 4-0 record in MVC play and an overall record of 13-2, while Missouri State drops to 7-8 overall and 0-4 in MVC play.

Game Recap
The Braves and Bears engaged in another defensive, gritty battle, a characteristic of this series over the previous 72 meetings, and this game was no different.