Bradley BRAD 5-1,0-0 MVC

Wright St. WSU 4-3,0-0 Horizon

Bradley BRAD

5-1,0-0 MVC

Final

Nov. 22, 2024

Wright St. WSU

4-3,0-0 Horizon

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	F
Bradley BRAD	35	42	77
Wright St. WSU	37	37	74

Box Score

Bradley advances to Myrtle Beach Championship to face Middle Tennessee

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 11/22/2024 7:16:00 PM | Cody Roskens

Myrtle Beach, SC – Bradley advances to the Myrtle Beach Championship to face the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders after defeating Wright State, 77-74.

In a thrilling back-and-forth matchup at The HTC Center in Conway, SC, Bradley emerged victorious with a hard-fought 77-74 win over Wright State on Friday evening. Both teams traded blows throughout the game, but Bradley's second-half surge helped them seal the victory and improve to 5-1 on the season. Wright State, despite a valiant effort, drops to 4-3.

Bradley Battles Back

Wright State came out strong, shooting an impressive 53.6% from the field (15-28) in the opening period. Brandon Noel led the way for the Raiders with 14 points, hitting 7-of-11 shots, including 2-of-3 from deep. His sharp shooting, along with contributions from Jack Doumbia (10 points), helped Wright State take a 37-35 lead into halftime.

Bradley wasn't far behind, as Zek Montgomery kept them in the game with 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting. The Braves shot just under 50% from the three-point line (5-of-12), but their defense kept the game tight, forcing 7 turnovers and converting them into 10 points off turnovers.

Bradley came out of the break firing on all cylinders, outscoring Wright State 42-37 in the second half. Montgomery continued to lead the charge, finishing with a team-high 19 points, including 3-of-4 from three-point range—highlighted by his banked-in three-pointer with 90 seconds left to put the Braves up by three.

Darius Hannah was another key contributor for Bradley, finishing with 11 points and 7 rebounds, while Duke Deen (10 points) and Ahmet Jonovic (11 points) added valuable support off the bench. Despite Wright State's best efforts, particularly from Noel, who ended the game with 26 points.

Key Moments and Stats

The game featured 16 lead changes, highlighting how closely contested the action was throughout. Bradley capitalized on second-chance opportunities, scoring 12 points in that category. The Braves also got more balanced scoring, with 18 bench points, which helped them withstand the pressure from the Raiders.

Bradley's strong shooting from the free-throw line (66.7%, 10-of-15) also helped them maintain their edge. Meanwhile, Wright State's free-throw shooting (73.3%, 11-of-15) kept them within striking distance but ultimately fell short in the final moments.