PEORIA, Ill. — Darius Hannah delivered a stellar performance coming off the bench, guiding Bradley to a 71-62 triumph against North Alabama in the NIT on Wednesday night. With this victory, Bradley (27-8) secures a spot to face George Mason in the tournament’s second round.
Hannah not only led the scoring for Bradley with 17 points, but he also pulled down six rebounds. Christian Davis was another significant contributor for the Braves, scoring 13 points along with six rebounds and blocking three shots. Jaquan Johnson added a defensive edge with four steals and contributed 11 points, shooting 4-of-10 from the field, including one 3-pointer, but struggled from the free-throw line, converting only 2-of-6 attempts.
On the opposing side, the Lions (24-11) had Donte Bacchus spearheading their offense with 19 points. He also grabbed eight rebounds and made two steals. Jacari Lane supported with 12 points, but the Lions couldn’t overcome the deficit.
By halftime, Bradley had established a commanding 39-21 lead, with Davis accounting for 11 of those points. In the second half, Hannah emerged as a crucial player, adding another 12 points to solidify their victory.
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