NIT bound at best

[MacabreMob]

When it comes to UNI, Missouri, and Creighton we dont have a chance.

Missouri is 13-7 overall, 2-5 in the B12 with an RPI of 76. That could be a possible 1st round game in the NIT at Carver. I like our chances there.

[Da Coach]

When it comes to UNI, Missouri, and Creighton we dont have a chance.

What do you mean, we don't have a chance?
Do you mean they will get into the NCAA ahead of BU? Or do we not have any chance of beating them?

[Majik45]

We are very lucky that ISU beat Evansville on Tuesday. That might keep us stay out of Thursday night.

[amckillip]

Given most people's predictions of a team that would have trouble finding anyone who could score, and an 8th or 9th place Valley finish, I also could be happy with the NIT, however.

Does anyone recall where Bradley was on Feb. 1, 2006?

The Braves were just about to head to Missouri State and Indiana State where successive losses would give BU a conference record of 7-7, and an overall record of 13-9.
Bradley's 7-7 conference record gave us 6th place, but we were 3 full games out of 4th place, and four games out of 2nd place.

Presently, Bradley is 6-6, but only one game behind 3rd place MSU, and 3 games out of first. BU only has to play one road game the rest of the waty against a team with a winning record, and still has winnable road games at UE and ISU.
I am still not jumping ship on my hopes that BU can finish as one of the top 3 teams in the Valley and go into the MVC Tournament on a roll.

Exactly, my friend and I that always go to the games, were talking about how similar the twos teams are and the position we're in, and we still feel like this team has heart that the other didn't. I know heart won't directly give you points, but anyone that says it doesn't count has never played a sport. I still say if mat can tighten up his game and ZA can have a few solid games we can easily get on a run.

[flipper]

i would like a re-match with illinois in the nit at carver. i think we would beat them if we faced them again.

[BradleyBrave]

i would like a re-match with illinois in the nit at carver. i think we would beat them if we faced them again.

That would be a sweet way to close out a fun season IMO.

[Majik45]

Well, if we don't make the NCAA's, I like this prediction of getting a #1 seed in the NIT:

http://tcaa.puretecmo.com/nit06.html

[IlliBraves]

I don't think we've completely thrown away our chances of getting an NCAA bid. However, here is what I believe we must do to secure an NCAA bid.

1) Obviously, we must first get past ISU on the road. You know, the usual one game at a time crap.....

2) SIU is a MUST WIN game. We need a quality road victory to add to the resume, and there's none better than sweeping one of the top teams in the MVC. The only reason I separated this step from the third is because I cannot stress enough the importance of this game.

3) We must win all remaining MVC games, especially UNI at home. No question about it. I believe this is do-able. UE may be tough on the road, but they are a very beatable team for BU.

4) Like ISU, we must also defeat VCU on the road. I'm not sure what bearing the selection committee will have on a road win over a CAA team, but it can only help. VCU is obviously a good team, and a non-conference opponent with a good record.

5) Depaul and Illinois need to stop screwing us and start winning some friggin' games away from home!

6) BU must get to at least the semi-final of the MVC tourney, and getting to the championship would put us in really good shape. Winning is possible, but it is going to be very difficult.

Basically, we need to win out the whole thing, but I do think it is possible. Don't give up hope! I'm not satisfied relegating us to an NIT bid as of yet. Yes, we played like crap against CU, but this team is too good to be taken out of consideration.

[MacabreMob]

5) ... Illinois need to stop screwing us and start winning some friggin' games away from home!

Good thing UIUC doesn't have to play AT Wisky and Ohio St - woulda been 2 more guaranteed L's.

Due to some soft Big-Televen scheduling, UIUC can easily finish 10-6 (maybe 9-7)... but scheduling could have hosed them and had to settle for maybe 8-8 (or omg 7-9).

(I wish the MVC would add 1 more team so maybe Bradley didn't have to play the top 2 teams on the road and pad our record a little )