11
Winner
Belmont
BEL
25-32
Score By Periods
Team |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
R |
H |
E |
Bradley
BRADLEY
|
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
3 |
Belmont
BEL
|
2 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
X |
11 |
16 |
1 |
W: RUZICKA, Joe (6-4)
L: Thompson, Gavin (3-6)
S: PERRY, Andrew (1)
May 21, 2025 | Normal, Ill. | Duffy Bass Field
Bradley's season came to a close in the opening round of the 2025 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament, falling 11-7 to No. 6 seed Belmont in a rain-dampened morning matchup at Duffy Bass Field.
Game: Belmont 11, Bradley 7
Bradley jumped out early with four runs in the first two innings, but Belmont responded with consistent scoring across six of their eight turns at bat. The Braves struck for three more runs in the sixth to pull within one, but the Bruins answered right back with two in the bottom half and added insurance in the eighth.
Senior Bobby Atkinson laced an RBI triple, while Nick Hosie and Cole Luckey each homered in their final career appearances. Cole Smith drove in two with a timely hit in the second. On the mound, Gavin Thompson took the loss after allowing seven earned runs in four innings of work. Reece Clapp pitched the final 3.1 innings, allowing just two earned runs.
Top Performer: Nick Hosie (1-for-3, HR, BB, 2 R, RBI)
Bradley Offense: 7 runs, 7 hits, 3 walks, 9 strikeouts
Pitching Grit: 11 runs allowed, 10 earned, 7 strikeouts
Season Wrap-Up
With the loss, the Braves conclude the 2025 campaign with a 16-35 overall record. The team saw key contributions from a mix of veterans and emerging underclassmen, highlighted by postseason recognition for several Braves and a memorable offensive surge to reach the MVC Tournament.