Bradley women's basketball falls to Wisconsin in season opener, 71-65

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Bradley women's basketball falls to Wisconsin in season opener, 71-65
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The Bradley Braves women's basketball team lost their 2026-27 opener to Wisconsin, 71-65, on November 3. The game was competitive, with Bradley tying the score at 65-65 late in the fourth quarter before Wisconsin closed out the victory. Key contributions came from Inia Jones, who scored 13 points, and Ellie McDermid, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Bradley's next game is their home opener against Northern Illinois University on November 6.

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  • •Bradley Braves lost to Wisconsin, 71-65, on November 3.
  • •Inia Jones led Bradley with 13 points.
  • •Bradley tied the game 65-65 late in the fourth quarter.
  • •Ellie McDermid had 12 points and 10 rebounds for Bradley.
  • •Next game is home opener against Northern Illinois on November 6.
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The Bradley Braves women's basketball team, under debuting head coach Chaia Meier, were tied with Wisconsin in the final minute before losing opener.

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