Strong First Half Leads Loyola Past Braves

Peoria, Ill. – Loyola used a strong start to earn a 69-56 victory against the Bradley men's basketball team on Sunday afternoon. The Braves are now 9-6 on the season and 3-3 in Missouri Valley Conference action, while the Ramblers improve to 12-3 and 7-1 in league action.

Senior Elijah Childs led the Braves with 18 points and eight rebounds. Sophomores Sean East II and Ville Tahvanainen also chipped in 12 points apiece, while redshirt freshman Rienk Mast led the Braves with three assists.

The Ramblers were strong right from the start, outscoring the Braves, 22-2 in the first nine minutes of action. Loyola made nine of its first 13 baskets, while BU started 1-of-9 to go with five turnovers.…