BU soccer- Today (Wed. 11/9) at 6PM- first round of MVC tournament

[Da Coach]

Bradley soccer starts play in the first round of the MVC tournament today against SIU-E at 6 PM at Morrison Stadium at Creighton University in Omaha.

http://www.bradleybraves.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=25970&SPID=1513&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205329129&DB_OEM_ID=3400

http://www.pekintimes.com/sports/x574913461/Bradley-kickers-begin-tournament-play

The MVC has links to Live Stats, recaps, box scores, and more-

http://www.mvc-sports.com/msoccer/news/2011-12/5579/2011-state-farm-mvc-mens-soccer-championship/

Bracket-

http://mvc.org/msoc/2011/msocbracket.pdf

If Bradley can get past SIU-E, they will play top seeded, and national #1 ranked Creighton at 6 PM on Friday.
Bradley beat SIU-E in their only match this year 2-1 in overtime at Shea Stadium on Oct. 15. Bradley lost to Creighton 1-0 on Oct. 19 at Shea.

[Da Coach]

Game 1 is over and Drake defeated Central Arkansas 3-0. They advance to play Missouri State in the semifinal round at 3 PM Friday.

Game 2 features Bradley vs. SIU-E starting at 6:00 PM.
The winner advances to play #1 seed Creighton Friday at 6 PM.

Follow Live Stats or live video here -

http://www.mvc-sports.com/msoccer/news/2011-12/5579/2011-state-farm-mvc-mens-soccer-championship/

[Bobby Parker]

While we are waiting for the game to kickoff, this is a great time to go vote for Bobby Smith for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award.

www.seniorclassaward.com and on the award's Facebook fan page.

[Braves4Life]

What a FANTASTIC quality video feed. I sure wish the MVC would come out with something of this quality for men's basketball. I know this is too expensive for BU to ever go to but I would pay more to get this kind of quality. Any chance of it happening Bobby Parker?

[Braves4Life]

0-0 after 1. BU has dominated time of possession but had better be careful. SIU-E has a very sneaky style of play that could allow them to get a cheap quick-strike goal. It's quite interesting to watch the contrast in styles between these two teams.

[Braves4Life]

Still 0-0 with 26 minutes left. SIUE looking much better this second half. They seem to really having their spacing down and are playing in rhythm. I have a bad feeling about how this game is going.

[Bobby Parker]

I would rather not divulge the amount The Valley spends on the video streaming production from the various league championships, but it is safe to say it is well out of our price range. You would need to pay substantially more for the subscription. Sorry. The by-product of having a television network servicing the 11 league media markets (St. Louis included) with a major network provider.

[Braves4Life]

SIUE nearly scored at the 12 minute mark. A shot off the outside post missed going in by less than an inch. Lucky break for Bradley.

[Braves4Life]

And BU immediately answers with a near miss. Should be a great finish.

[Braves4Life]

BU just misses scoring on their best chance of game. A corner kick with all out rush to the net. Mayhem! Exciting, but still 0-0 with 3:30 to go.

[Da Coach]

Christian Meza drives home a goal in the 87th minute.
1-0 Bradley... Go BU!

[Braves4Life]

BU goal on a score by Meza! Awesome! A rocket of a shot! Bu 1-0 with under 3 to go.

[Da Coach]

BU holds on for the 1-0 win. They are now 14-4-2.
Stats-

http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=3593

It's BU-Creighton Friday night in the second semifinal.

[Braves4Life]

Congratulations BU soccer! Fantastic win! Now it's time to show the Creighton home fans who's the new #1 in the MVC!

[Fetz86]

Very nice set up and finish on the goal. Looking forward to Friday.