Drake 79, at Bradley 85

PEORIA, Ill. (Interstat) — In a high-octane Missouri Valley Conference clash defined by a career-defining performance, the Bradley Braves outlasted the Drake Bulldogs 85-79 in women’s basketball on Thursday night at Carver Arena. The game, witnessed by 862 fans, evolved into a showcase for Bradley guard Kaylen Nelson. The junior from Tulsa, Oklahoma, poured in a game-high 32 points, leading a relentless offensive effort that kept the Braves a step ahead of a persistent Drake squad throughout the night. Nelson’s scoring barrage, which included four 3-pointers, proved to be the decisive factor in a contest where neither team led by… Read more...