KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Interstat) — Bradley used a dominant defensive performance and a blistering offensive display to overwhelm Princeton 88-64 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Monday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

The Braves forced 23 Princeton turnovers, converting them into a decisive advantage in transition, while their offense clicked with remarkable efficiency. Bradley shot 54.5% from the field and an impressive 46.7% from 3-point range, making 14 shots from beyond the arc.

Montana Wheeler led a balanced Bradley attack with 16 points and six assists, orchestrating the offense with precision. Jaquan Johnson added 13 points and was a disruptive force on defense, contributing to a team total of 14 steals. Timoty van der Knaap scored 15 points and Alex Huibregtse chipped in 11 for the Braves, who improved to 3-3 on the season.

Princeton, which fell to 3-4, was led by Jack Stanton and Jackson Hicke, who each scored 16 points. The Tigers struggled to find any consistent rhythm against Bradley’s relentless pressure, managing only three assists as a team while committing those 23 turnovers.

The game was decided in the first half. After a competitive opening few minutes, Bradley seized control with a 17-2 run, turning an 11-8 lead into a 28-10 advantage. The Braves’ defense was the catalyst, generating steals and rushed possessions from the Tigers. Bradley maintained its commanding lead throughout the half, taking a 40-34 advantage into the break.

Any hope of a Princeton comeback was quickly extinguished in the second half. Bradley opened the period on a 15-4 run, stretching its lead to 55-38 and effectively putting the game out of reach. The Braves continued to pour it on, with their lead ballooning to as many as 26 points in the final minutes.

The statistical disparity was stark. Bradley’s 14 steals dwarfed Princeton’s three, and the Braves’ 14 assists highlighted their superior ball movement compared to the Tigers’ three. Bradley also committed just nine turnovers, showcasing a level of carelessness Princeton could not match.

An announced crowd of 1,076 watched the game, which saw Bradley easily cover the pregame spread as a 6.5-point favorite. The total score of 152 went over the projected line of 141.5.