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With finals over, well-rested Braves hoping for a fresh start

  • Bradley men's basketball coach coach Brian Wardle, left, and player Luuk van Bree look on during a recent game at Carver Arena.

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    Updated at 6:58 PM

    PEORIA — Despite lugging a 1-9 record and nine-game losing streak into Thursday’s 7:05 p.m. game at Carver Arena against Division II Maryville, the mood was optimistic Wednesday on the Hilltop.
    “We’re upbeat and moving forward,” said Bradley coach Brian Wardle. “You don’t get anywhere in life going backward.