University of Northern Iowa
Bradley
UNI Uses School-Record Tying 15 3-Pointers to Bounce Bradley, 80-70
2/15/2011 7:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
PEORIA, Ill. - The University of Northern Iowa men's basketball team tied a school record with 15 made 3-pointers in posting an 80-70 win over the Bradley Braves at Carver Arena on Tuesday.
UNI (19-9 overall, 10-6 MVC) moved into sole possession of third place in the league standings behind a career-high 25 points from sophomore guard Kwadzo Ahelegbe. James buried six 3-pointers in the game, and Ahelegbe tallied 22 of his points in the second half.
Bradley (9-18 overall, 3-13 MVC) got 20 points from the Valley's leading scorer Andrew Warren. But the Braves shot only 3-of-17 from beyond the arc, while the Panthers hit a blistering 15-of-31 from distance.
UNI also sank 23-of-26 free throws, led by Ahelegbe's 11-of-12 effort and sophomore guard Marc Sonnen's perfect 8-of-8. Sonnen also contributed a season-high 17 points off the bench.
The Panthers outrebounded the Braves, 31-26.
UNI trailed 34-29 at the half, but poured in 51 second-half points to reach the 80-point mark for the third time season. It also marked the second time this season UNI scored 80 or more vs. Bradley. The Panthers had previously scored an 83-77 triumph over the Braves at the McLeod Center.
UNI will return home to take part in the 2011 Sears BracketBusters on Saturday against George Mason. The Patriots (22-5 overall) scored a 71-51 victory over VCU tonight to win their 12th straight game. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN2 beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday in the McLeod Center.
