Bradley to continue postseason play in 2025 NIT against North Alabama

Cody Roskens General 3/16/2025 2:49:00 PM

Peoria, IL --- The Bradley Braves 26-8 (15-5 MVC) will see their 2024-25 season continue in the 2025 National Invitation Tournament against the North Alabama Lions 24-10 (14-4 ASUN).

How the Braves Qualified
Bradley qualified for the 2025 N.I.T. by earning an "exempt bid", which are reserved for the highest remaining team in each of the top-12 rated conference's in the country that did not qualify for the NCAA tournament. This season the Missouri Valley finished 11th, just behind the American Athletic Conference. The 12 exempts teams all qualify to host a first round game in their home venue. The remaining field of 20 teams are seeded by the N.I.T selection committee.

This marks the 3rd consecutive year that Bradley has qualified in the N.I.T, a feat the program has not accomplished since they went three straight times in 1957, 1958, and 1959. The Braves in the past two seasons played Wisconsin in 2023 as well as Loyola-Chicago & Cincinnati in 2024. Overall this will be Bradley's 24th N.I.T appearance which ranks 2nd all-time in the history of the tournament. Bradley is 27-20 all-time in the N.I.T and carries the most titles of any school in the 2025 field with four championships (1957, 1960, 1964, 1982).

About the Braves
Bradley enters the 2025 N.I.T with an overall record of 26-8 after a second place finish in the Missouri Valley conference regular season and conference tournament. BU's 24 regular season wins were the most the program had seem since the 1985-86 season. Bradley carries the nations best three point percentage into the NIT at 40.1%. The Braves will look to build off their previous experience in the N.I.T over the past two seasons after advancing to the second round a season ago before falling to #2 seeded Cincinnati on the road.

Bradley's 1st round game with North Alabama is scheduled for March 19th at 7:00 PM CST from Carver Arena, the game will be streamed on ESPN+.

About the Lions
North Alabama is 24-10 on the season with a 14-4 mark in ASUN play. The Lions ended the regular season tied for first in the ASUN tournament but where seeded as the #2 seed due to tie breakers. The Lions lost to the #1 seeded Lipscomb Bison in the Championship of the ASUN tournament 76-65 after beating the #7 seed Austin Peay & #4 seed Jacksonville. The Lions are led by Jacari Lane who averages 17.4 PPG, 4.1 APG, and 3.1 RPG. In terms of team production the Lions are one of the higher scoring mid-major teams in the country at roughly 80 PPG while allowing 70.6 PPG.

Ticket Details
Season ticket holders can purchase their specific seats through 12:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday, March 18 digitally via their Bradley Ticketmaster Account Manager or through the Bradley Athletics Ticket Office. Ticket invoices will be available in Account Manager by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 17. Reservations will be automatically released to the general public at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday if not purchased.

General Public Tickets
Tickets will be available for purchase at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 17 for $27 per ticket.

Bradley Athletics Ticket Office
The Ticket Office will operate at regular hours (10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) to assist with ticket requests and answer any questions.

Braves Club Area
The Braves Club area will be open for Braves Club Members, but complimentary soda and popcorn will not be provided. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Parking Information
All parking will be paid parking for this event. Please plan accordingly.

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Bradley to continue postseason play in 2025 NIT against North Alabama

General Public Tickets Tickets will be available for purchase at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 17 for $27 per ticket.

Bradley Athletics Ticket Office The Ticket Office will operate at regular hours (10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) to assist with ticket requests and answer any questions.

Braves Club Area The Braves Club area will be open for Braves Club Members, but complimentary soda and popcorn will not be provided. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Parking Information All parking will be paid parking for this event. Please plan accordingly.

General Public Tickets
Tickets will be available for purchase at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 17 for $27 per ticket.

Bradley Athletics Ticket Office
The Ticket Office will operate at regular hours (10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) to assist with ticket requests and answer any questions.

Braves Club Area
The Braves Club area will be open for Braves Club Members, but complimentary soda and popcorn will not be provided. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Parking Information
All parking will be paid parking for this event. Please plan accordingly.