PEORIA, Ill. (AP) Duke Deen scored 11 points to help Bradley hold off Illinois State 48-45 on Saturday night.

Deen shot 5 for 15, including 1 for 5 from beyond the arc, for the Braves (20-9, 12-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Malevy Leons had eight points and seven rebounds.

The Redbirds (14-15, 8-10) were led by Johnny Kinziger with 10 points. Kendall Lewis added seven points, six rebounds and three steals.

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