Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs Bradley Braves
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
BRAD | 29 | 37 | 66 |
| 29 | 45 | 74 |
Loyola of Chicago beats Bradley, faces Wichita St. Friday
ST. LOUIS -- Montel James had 20 points and a career-high 17 rebounds as Loyola (Chicago) pulled away midway through the second half to beat Bradley 74-66 in the opening round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament on Thursday night.
Donte Ingram had 19 points and Devon Turk chipped in 11 for No. 8 Loyola (15-16), which faces top-seeded Wichita State on Friday.
Earl Peterson drilled a 3 to give Loyola a 68-57 lead with 1:07 left and the Ramblers made six free throws down the stretch to seal the win.
The game was tied at 29 at the break. Bradley's Antoine Pittman hit a jumper for a 40-39 lead with 15:01 left. Ingram made a layup to retake the lead 41-40 at the 12:54-mark and Loyola never trailed again.
Ronnie Suggs led Bradley (5-27) with 15 points.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Self
- John Higgins
- Mark Whitehead
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-4 |
| Drake | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1 | 4-6 |
2025-26 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
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