Cedar Falls, Iowa – Playing for the first time in 19 days, the Bradley men's basketball team dropped its Missouri Valley Conference opener on Sunday afternoon with Northern Iowa earning a 78-72 victory. The Braves are now 6-4 on the season, while the Panthers improve to 3-7 and 2-3 in league action.
Four Braves scored in double figures with junior Terry Nolan Jr. leading the way with 17 points to go with a team-leading five assists. Senior Elijah Childs chipped in 15 points in addition to a BU-best nine rebounds.