Bradley University Athletics

Braves Draw Southern Illinois in Arch Madness Quarterfinals

Men's Basketball 3/1/2020 10:59:00 AM

The Bradley men's basketball team begins its quest to defend its Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title on Friday versus Southern Illinois.

Bradley finished tied for third in the final MVC standings with Indiana State, with the Sycamores earning the tiebreak in the NET rankings, 100-112. As the four seed, the Braves square off with fifth-seeded Southern Illinois Friday at 2:30 p.m. If Bradley advances, it will play its semifinal on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with the championship game slated for Sunday at 1 p.m.

The Braves, who earned a top-four seed for the Valley Tournament for the first time since 2009, swept a pair of games from Southern Illinois during the season. Bradley posted a 67-48 home win on Jan. 11 before earning a 69-67 victory in Carbondale on Feb. 15.

Before each game, fans can attend the Official Team Send-Off from the Embassy Suites St. Louis Downtown lounge with the BU band, cheerleaders and Bravettes, approximately one hour and 45 minutes before tipoff. Friday's Team Send-Off begins at 12:45 p.m.

The Braves will also host a Pre-Game Party at the PBR Bar within Ballpark Village before each Bradley contest. Festivities include appearances by the band, cheerleaders and Bravettes. The party runs from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. on Friday. Should Bradley win, the PBR Bar will also serve as the Post-Game Party location for fans. Post-Game parties at the PBR Bar will be limited to fans 21 and over.

A fan shuttle to Enterprise Center is also available at Ballpark Village – running two hours before the first session to one hour after the final game concludes.

If fans would like to stay up-to-date on all Bradley-specific Arch Madness activities and details while in St. Louis, text the word BRADLEY to 90561 to register for fan alerts.

Fans can also watch the BU contests at the official watch party for all Bradley basketball road games at the Bullpen Sports Bar inside Landmark Recreation Center in Peoria.

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