PEORIA, Ill. – Illinois State never trailed, and out-scored Bradley 53-39 in the second half as the Redbirds picked up a season sweep of the Braves by an 88-71 final score on Thursday evening.
Emon Washington led four Redbirds in double-figure scoring with 20 points, making 7-of-12 shots from the field and all five free throws, while Josiah Strong and Dedric Boyd each scored 18. Antonio Reeves scored 13 points, including 11 over the first 20 minutes of action.
Washington pulled down a game-high eight rebounds with four assists and two steals, as Howard Fleming Jr.