PEORIA, Ill. — The Bradley Braves battled hard but fell short in a closely contested Missouri Valley Conference game against UIC Flames at the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, losing 52-49.
A Competitive Start
Bradley opened the game strong, keeping pace with UIC through the first half. Despite a tough second quarter where they managed only two points, the Braves trailed by just three points at halftime, 20-17.
Key Performers for Bradley
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Kaylen Nelson led the Braves with 15 points on 6-of-14 shooting, contributing 4 rebounds and 2 assists.