Bradley uses 21-3 run, advances to semis
PEORIA -- Guards Andrew Warren and Jeremy Crouch led Bradley to a 79-73 victory over Ohio in the quarterfinals of the College Basketball Invitational on Monday night.
Warren scored 16 of his game-high 22 points and Crouch had 13 of his 15 points after the break as Bradley (19-15) used a 21-3 burst to overcome a 63-49 deficit with 9:09 left.
During the stretch, which ended on a Theron Wilson dunk at 2:55, the Braves forced 6 Ohio turnovers, scoring off 5 of them.
Matt Salley's layup at 4:15 gave Bradley the lead for good at 68-66.
Leon Williams led Ohio (20-13) with 20 points.
Bradley advances to Wednesday's semifinal round at Virginia (17-15).