ncaab Game Recap
Bradley Braves vs Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars Wrap - Bradley Wins 56-54
Bradley got 12 points from Rienk Mast en route to a 56-54 victory over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Tuesday at First Community Arena.
Bradley won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -6.0-point spread.
Connor Hickman had 12 points for Bradley and Darius Hannah chipped in with 12 points. Duke Deen had 4 assists for them, while Rienk Mast was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got 11 points from Shamar Wright in a losing cause and another 11 points from Jalen Hodge. Damarco Minor contributed 5 assists for them, while Shamar Wright had 5 rebounds.
Bradley trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Bradley had a 34-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Bradley heads into a battle against Arkansas. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, meanwhile, will have their next action against Illinois State.