Duke Deen scored a career-high 35 points and made a program-record nine 3-pointers as Bradley beat Missouri State 86-62 on Wednesday night.

Malevy Leons added 17 points and had eight rebounds for the Braves (19-9, 11-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Connor Hickman shot 4 for 11, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points.

The Bears (15-13, 7-10) were led by Alston Mason, who recorded 19 points

Matthew Lee added 14 points and five assists for Missouri State. Cesare Edwards also recorded 13 points and six rebounds.

Bradley took the lead with 6:15 remaining in the first half and never looked back. Deen led his team in scoring with 10 points in the first half to help put them up 33-27 at the break. Deen scored a team-high 25 points in the second half.

Bradley hosts Illinois State in Peoria in the 'War on 74' rivalry game Saturday night.