Peoria, IL -- Bradley men's basketball will open their 2026-27 regular season against Monmouth College!

Game Information 
Bradley Braves 0-0 (0-0 MVC) vs Monmouth College 0-0 (0-0 Midwest Conf)
Date & Time: Monday, November 2nd | 7:00 PM
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Location: Carver Arena in Peoria, IL
All-Time Series: Bradley leads 16-3

Bradley men's basketball will open its 2026-27 regular season by hosting the Monmouth College Fighting Scots at Carver Arena on November 2 at 7:00 p.m. The Braves lead the all-time series 16-3, with this marking the first meeting between the two programs since 1959. Bradley has previously competed in two exhibition contests against Saint Louis and SIUE ahead of the regular season.

Time to Tip Off!
Bradley will begin writing the next chapter in its vast and rich history with the 2026-27 season, the program's inaugural season came back in 1902 (124 years). The Braves are coming off a 21-13 season, finishing second in the Missouri Valley Conference with a 13-7 conference record. Bradley welcomed 10 newcomers to its 2026-27 roster during the offseason to join five returning players: Dietrich Richardson, Gustavo Guimarães, Gus Rugaard, Timoty van der Knaap, and Jackson Seastrunk.

The Braves will feature a long and athletic roster heading into the 2026-27 season, with 10 players currently listed at 6-6 or taller. Bradley's schedule will provide plenty of opportunities to compete against quality opponents and continue to grow throughout the season. The Braves have five Quad 1 or Quad 2 opportunities against teams ranked among the top 135 nationally out of 365 Division I programs, including true road games at Pacific, North Texas, and Davidson.

Brian Wardle enters his 12th season at the helm of the Bradley men's basketball program. He has established a consistent winning culture and holds the program's top marks for Missouri Valley Conference wins and Missouri Valley Conference Tournament victories. Wardle has also led the Braves to three MVC titles and multiple postseason appearances.

The Monmouth Fighting Scots!
Monmouth College is coming off a strong season, as the Fighting Scots finished 20-7 overall and 14-2 in conference play before earning a runner-up finish in the Midwest Conference Tournament. Their trip to Peoria for Monday's exhibition will mark the beginning of their 2026-27 campaign before they open the regular season against Blackburn College.

Peoria native Zay Brown will make his return to the city as the two-time reigning Midwest Conference Player of the Year. Brown averaged 19.8 points and 9.7 rebounds per game last season. He will be joined by fellow returning starter Cameron Thomas, who contributed 16.1 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.

The Fighting Scots are led by head coach Todd Skrivseth, who enters his 16th season at the helm of the program. Skrivseth has guided Monmouth to sustained success, including the 2024-25 Midwest Conference regular-season championship.