Ian Platteeuw anchored a dominant defensive and rebounding performance as Davidson secured a 62-45 victory over Bradley on Tuesday. The Wildcats (3-0) controlled the paint throughout, with Platteeuw recording a double-double of 12 points and 14 rebounds while adding three blocks. His presence in the frontcourt stifled Bradley’s offensive rhythm, allowing Davidson to establish a commanding lead early in the contest.
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Davidson seized control with 12:15 remaining in the first half, never relinquishing the lead to close out the game. The Wildcats entered halftime with a 30-20 advantage, and Platteeuw had already contributed eight of his points. In the second half, Davidson extended its cushion with an 8-0 run, pushing the margin to 13 points. Josh Scovens provided crucial offensive balance, finishing with 12 points on efficient 5-of-8 shooting, while Nick Janowski added 12 points, six rebounds, and three steals despite a tough 5-of-15 shooting night.
For the visiting Braves (1-2), Trevon Payton led all scorers with 11 points and three steals, but Bradley could not overcome Davidson’s superior interior defense. The Wildcats outscored Bradley by seven points in the final 20 minutes, securing their third straight win. Davidson prepares for its next home fixture against Howard on Saturday, while Bradley travels to face Coppin State on Thursday.
Source: Yahoo Sports
