Illinois State Edges Bradley 54-53
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Jackie Carmichael had 16 points and 14 rebounds Saturday and Illinois State beat Bradley 54-53 on Saturday.
Jon Ekey scored 10 points for the Redbirds (18-12, 9-9 Missouri Valley).
Walt Lemon Jr. led the Braves (7-24, 2-16) with 21 points, but missed a free throw in the final seconds that would have tied the game. Dyricus Simms-Edwards added 14 points for Bradley.
Both teams played their final games before the MVC tournament begins Thursday in St. Louis.
Illinois State has won six in a row against Bradley, tying its longest streak that last happened in 1982-85.
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