PEORIA — Duke Deen scored 18 points in Bradley’s 74-62 win against Loyola in a first-round NIT game Wednesday night.
Darius Hannah had 17 points and eight rebounds and Malevy Leons scored 14 points for the Braves (23-11).
Braden Norris’ 17 points led the Ramblers (23-10). Dame Adelekun added 10 points and seven rebounds.
Bradley took the lead with 18:09 left in the first half and did not give it up.