NIU erased much of a 19-point deficit and pulled within seven late, but couldn’t complete the comeback in a 69-54 loss to Bradley. Alecia Doyle led the Huskies with 15 points; cold shooting from 3-point range proved costly.

By the Numbers
  • NIU: 54 points; Bradley: 69.
  • NIU shot 1-for-19 from 3-point range; Bradley shot 40.7% from the field.
  • Alecia Doyle scored 15 points; Bradley’s Alice Veilleux had 19 points and 11 rebounds.
  • Bradley outrebounded NIU 41-37.
Yes, But

NIU showed resilience, holding Bradley without a field goal for more than six minutes in the second quarter and mounting a strong fourth-quarter push. But the Huskies’ 3-point struggles and Bradley’s late 10-0 run kept the rally from turning into a real threat.

What's Next

NIU returns to the road Wednesday, Nov. 11, to face DePaul at Wintrust Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

NIU’s comeback effort was real, but one made 3-pointer on 19 attempts left too little margin to overcome Bradley’s lead.