ISU beats Bradley, ends six-game losing streak to Braves
The Redbirds snapped a six-game losing streak to Bradley and a three-game Missouri Valley losing streak in the process. Daughtery hit a trio of three-pointers to help ISU run out to a 35-27 lead at halftime.
Bradley, which got 16 points apiece from Duke Deen and Zek Montgomery, closed the ISU lead to 40-37 early in the second half but could get no closer. ISU built a 14-point with about eight minutes to play and went 19 of 24 from the free throw line in the second half to secure the win.
Johnny Kinziger, who had to be stitched up after taking a shot above his left eye in the first half, scored 19 points for ISU (16-12, 8-9. Bradley (21-7, 12-5) slipped two games behind conference-leading Drake with the loss.
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