Braves’ Comeback Bid Falls Short to Buzzer Shot

Peoria, Ill. – The Bradley men's basketball team rallied from an 18-point second-half deficit only for a 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift Missouri State to a 71-69 victory on Wednesday night at Carver Arena. The Braves are now 7-8 on the season and 1-2 in Missouri Valley action, while the Bears improve to 11-5 and 2-1 versus league foes.

Four Braves scored in double figures, led by a career-best 18 points from sophomore Jayson Kent. The sophomore scored 13 of his 18 points in the second stanza – making of 6-of-12 field goals, while also tying his career high with seven rebounds. Junior Malevy Leons also added 16 points and eight boards with junior Ville Tahvanainen and sophomore Rienk Mast…