ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Bradley Defeats UAB 73-71
Malevy Leons scored 24 points and chipped in with 14 rebounds for Bradley on Monday, leading them to a 73-71 victory over UAB at Bartow Arena.
Bettors who backed Bradley were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.
Duke Deen had 15 points for Bradley and Darius Hannah chipped in with 14 points. Darius Hannah had 5 assists for them, while Malevy Leons was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
UAB got 20 points from Javian Davis in a losing cause and another 16 points from Eric Gaines. Eric Gaines contributed 2 assists for them, while Javian Davis had 15 rebounds.
Bradley led at halftime, 40-25.
UAB won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 44-38.
Bradley heads into a battle against Utah State. UAB, meanwhile, will have their next action against Clemson.