CARBONDALE, Ill. — In an exciting match on Tuesday evening, Zek Montgomery played a pivotal role in Bradley’s convincing 83-60 win over Southern Illinois, kicking off their Missouri Valley Conference season with a strong performance.

Montgomery contributed significantly to the Braves’ success, scoring 22 points while hitting 8 out of 13 shots from the field. His impressive accuracy from beyond the arc was evident as he successfully landed 5 out of 6 three-point attempts, along with making 1 of 3 from the free-throw line. This victory improved Bradley’s season record to 8-1 and marked the beginning of conference play at 1-0. Almar Atlason also made a notable impact, netting 17 points with a remarkable 5 of 7 success rate from three-point territory. Duke Deen contributed 10 points to the scoring, finishing with 4 of 6 shooting from the field, including 2 for 3 from long range. This victory extended the Braves’ winning streak to seven games.

For the Salukis (3-6, 0-1), Kennard Davis was the standout player, leading his team with 15 points, along with six rebounds and two steals. Jarrett Hensley made a notable contribution as well, securing a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, along with two blocks. Antwaun Massey chipped in with nine points, complimenting his eight rebounds and two blocks as well.

This strong performance by Bradley in their conference opener sets a positive tone for the rest of the season as they maintain momentum from their current winning streak and look to build on this success in upcoming matches.