Peoria, IL. The Bradley Braves 14-8 (7-4) erased a 10-point 2nd half deficit to defeat the Illinois State Redbirds 8-14 (3-8) by a final score of 79-75 OT in the 135th meeting of the I-74 Rivalry
Game Recap
1st Half - It just means more in the I-74 Rivalry. Bradley and Illinois State met for the 135th time in series history on Wednesday night and much like their prior encounters this one turned into an instant classic. Illinois State controlled most of the first half as neither offense found much room to operate outside the occasional three pointer for either team but Zek Montgomery would give Carver Arena its first chance to roar late in the first half by hitting a big three and following it up with a steal and slam that sent the Carver Crazies into a frenzy.