Final score: Indiana State 66 Bradley 64

[Da Coach]

Final scheduled game of the 2017-18 season: Indiana State (12-17, 7-10) at Bradley (19-11, 9-8 ), Saturday, Feb. 24, 3:00 PM

This game will be televised by CBSSports Network

http://www.bubraves.com/news/2018/2/8/mens-basketball-bradley-to-make-national-tv-debut-on-feb-24.aspx?path=mbball

The game is on ESPN3.com-

http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/3245509/bradley-vs-indiana-state-m-basketball

Chat room-

http://www.chatzy.com/bradleyfans

Radio-

http://www.1470wmbd.com/

Live stats-

http://www.sidearmstats.com/bradley/mbball/

Standings-

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/standings/_/group/18

Indiana State has 2 of the top 10 scorers in the MVC with sophomore guard Jordan Barnes ranked 3rd in the league at 17.3 ppg, and senior Brenton Scott ranked 7th at 15.4 ppg. They usually play 4 guards and have very little inside game. Their top 4 scorers are all guards, and most of their rebounding comes from their guards. They are a good 3-point shooting team (37.2%), and average about 9 three pointers per game.

Last season, Indiana State swept both games against Bradley, winning 81-71 in Terre Haute, and winning 56-54 in the game in Peoria.

But this season, Bradley has already won at Indiana State back on January 28 by a score of 81-73-

http://www.espn.com/ncb/recap/_/gameId/400989717

Indiana State basketball website-

http://gosycamores.com/index.aspx?path=mbball

Indiana State stats-

http://www.mvc.org/mbb/stats/INS.HTM#team.ind

Bradley stats-

http://www.mvc.org/mbb/stats/BRAD.HTM#team.ind

MVC stats-

http://www.mvc.org/mbb/stats/confstat.htm

Standings-


Bradley cannot finish lower than 5th, but with a win in this game, they could still tie for 4th with either Drake or ISU, or could still finish in a 3-way tie for 3rd. However, because Drake and ISU would win tiebreakers with Bradley, the Braves will still be the #5 seed whatever happens Saturday.

Other Saturday games of significance-
Illinois State at Loyola
Valparaiso at Drake

So Bradley will play in the #4-#5 game at 2:30 PM Friday afternoon, March 2nd in St. Louis. They will play either Drake or ISU.
If Drake and ISU end up tied, ISU will win the tiebreaker because of a significantly better RPI. In the case of a tie, Bradley will play Drake. If Drake finished ahead of ISU, Bradley will play ISU.

[Da Coach]

Just to clarify, my original post included some info I had copied and pasted from an earlier post with the links to Indiana State sites, and accidentally contained erroneous information about the game time.
The game Saturday, Feb. 24. starts at 3:00 PM.

[PTownHawkeye]

Here in North Carolina, a search for the game Saturday at 4pm shows it airing on CBS College Sports Network. I can??™t seem to find whether it also will air on ESPN3.

[tornado]

I believe that is correct - CBSSports Network and it is not set to be on ESPN3 as of right now

http://bubraves.com/news/2018/2/8/mens-basketball-bradley-to-make-national-tv-debut-on-feb-24.aspx?path=mbball

[Da Coach]

I have corrected the initial post- so please note that the game will be on the CBSSports network Saturday at 3:00 PM Central.

In Peoria, that is Comcast Xfinity channels 531, 963, and 1303
And in i3 Broadband, it is channels 88 and 488

If anyone else can provide cable or satellite system channel numbers, please post

[MacabreMob]

Expect to be playing ISU in 4/5 game.

Expect it to be our last game of season.

[MacabreMob]

As for this game with Indy St -

We shot out of our arses over there. Coming off surprising road win and atmosphere at Carver will be over confident. I worry we can't seal the deal and get to 20 wins.

[Da Coach]

Though Indiana State isn't very good, they do have something to play for. They are currently tied for 6th with Missouri State and have a chance to avoid the Thursday play-in game with a win at Bradley and a Missouri State loss at UNI.

[braves16]

I have corrected the initial post- so please note that the game will be on the CBSSports network Saturday at 3:00 PM Central.

In Peoria, that is Comcast Xfinity channels 531, 963, and 1303
And in i3 Broadband, it is channels 88 and 488

If anyone else can provide cable or satellite system channel numbers, please post

221 Directv

[Scoretable]

A positive view: Expect BU to win Saturday vs Indiana State. Expect to win Saturday game against Drake or ISU ( yet to be determined )

[Da Coach]

A positive view: Expect BU to win Saturday vs Indiana State. Expect to win Saturday game against Drake or ISU ( yet to be determined )

I like your positive view! However, a slight correction- the game against Drake or ISU will be the 2:30 PM game on Friday, March 2nd.

[tornado]

Though Indiana State isn't very good, they do have something to play for. They are currently tied for 6th with Missouri State and have a chance to avoid the Thursday play-in game with a win at Bradley and a Missouri State loss at UNI.

and they have 3 road wins in Valley play!

[Scoretable]

Thanks for correction coach. I was focused on blocking the shot.

[Da Coach]

Game day! Bradley vs. Indiana State at 3:00 PM. Be there to show appreciation to this team, and especially to senior Donte Thomas! And you will see Bradley's 20th win!

[Bradley3342]

Absolutely Coach. Hopefully get a great crowd today and show our appreciation for Donte for sticking with a program that had hit rock bottom just a couple of years ago thanks to a former administration who didn't give a lick about this basketball program. Thanks to Dr. Chris Reyonlds, Coach Wardle and staff for turning this program around so quickly. It seems everyone wants to get down on this team when we lose on the road. Me included but brighter days are definitely ahead for this program. Let's give this team a great send off to Stlouis and hopefully win some games down there!