DELAND, Fla. — The Bradley Braves fell to the Stetson Hatters at the Edmunds Center during the Hatter Classic, ending with a score of 66-58. This game brings Bradley's season record to 6-5 as they close out their non-conference schedule.

Competitive Game
Bradley fought hard but couldn't overcome a strong performance by Stetson, particularly in the paint. The game saw both teams exchanging moments of dominance, but Stetson pulled away in key stretches.

Key Players

• Claire McDougall led the Braves with 12 points, including two three-pointers, and added a steal.

• Soleil Barnes scored 14 points with three three-pointers and secured 3 rebounds.

• Amy O'Hara contributed 8 points and 5 rebounds while leading the team with 3 blocks.

• Tamia Perryman notched her career-high 12 points, earning her the Ameren Player of the Game.

Defensive Highlights
Bradley forced 17 turnovers, converting them into 15 points, but struggled to defend the paint, where Stetson scored 46 points. Stetson also had a slight edge in rebounding, 37 to Bradley's 21.

Takeaways
Bradley's depth remained a strength as the bench accounted for 27 points. However, their struggles with turnovers and defending inside were costly. The team's three-point shooting (6-for-18) was solid but not enough to overcome Stetson's dominance in other areas.

Looking Ahead
The Braves will look to bounce back as they look towards Valley play where they will travel to Nashville to take on Belmont on Dec. 29.