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Bradley 65, Bellarmine 55: Braves erase deficit with 17-0 run
By Megan McCarthy
Bradley overcame a slow start and a 10-point deficit to earn a 65-55 road victory over Bellarmine at Knights Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.
Bradley improved to 2-2, while Bellarmine fell to 1-4.
Bellarmine controlled the opening quarter, closing on a 13-2 run to take a 16-6 lead. The hosts still led 29-22 at halftime and carried a 43-34 advantage late in the third quarter.
Bradley changed the game with a run that spanned the third and fourth quarters. The Braves closed the third quarter on an 8-0 run, then opened the fourth with nine straight points to complete a 17-0 run. Kali Fortson’s layup at 9:42 of the fourth quarter gave Bradley its first lead since the opening minutes.
Bellarmine cut the deficit to 54-51 with 3:14 remaining, but Bradley answered and made seven free throws in the final 2:12 to secure the victory.
Inia Jones led Bradley with a team-high 14 points off the bench, making 8-of-9 free throws. She also had five rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Ellie McDermid recorded a double-double with 11 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. She added four assists and made three three-pointers.
Mya Wardle scored 10 points and led Bradley with five assists while adding three steals. Charia Smith also scored 10 points for the Braves.
Bradley outscored Bellarmine 43-26 in the second half. Bellarmine won the rebounding battle 45-33.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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