Merrimack Warriors @ Bradley Braves
1-6, 0-4 Away
41
1-6, 0-4 Away
4-3, 4-0 Home
83
4-3, 4-0 Home
Leons scores 32, Bradley takes down Merrimack 83-41
PEORIA, Ill. -- — Malevy Leons scored 32 points to lead Bradley over Merrimack 83-41 on Saturday night.
Leons added 10 rebounds, three steals, and three blocks for the Braves (4-3). Connor Hickman added 14 points with four 3-pointers and Rienk Mast finished with 12 points.
Jordan Derkack led the Warriors (1-6) in scoring, finishing with 13 points and three steals.
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Game Information
Peoria, IL
Referee:Edward Crenshaw
Referee:Grant Detrick
Referee:Connor Mooney
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack | 17-3 | - | 23-11 |
| Saint Peter's | 14-6 | 3 | 17-12 |
| Siena | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Marist | 12-8 | 5 | 19-12 |
| Quinnipiac | 12-8 | 5 | 19-13 |
| Fairfield | 11-9 | 6 | 21-13 |
| Mount St. Mary's | 11-9 | 6 | 15-17 |
| Iona | 10-10 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Sacred Heart | 9-11 | 8 | 14-19 |
| Manhattan | 8-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
| Canisius | 5-15 | 12 | 10-21 |
| Niagara | 5-15 | 12 | 8-22 |
| Rider | 3-17 | 14 | 4-25 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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