Bradley 2021-22 schedule

[Mikovio]

Youtube carries ESPN3 so it might not be exclusive to them.

I get ESPN+ as part of the Disney bundle. For $13.99 you also get Disney+ and Hulu and their massive libraries of TV and movies.

[Da Coach]

Yesterday afternoon, the MVC announced their national TV package-
http://mvc-sports.com/documents/2021/10/5//2021_22_MVC_TV_Network_Release_for_Men_s_Basketbal l_ESPN_Updated_10_05_2021_.pdf?id=3171
http://mvc-sports.com/news/2021/10/5...-networks.aspx

It looks like it will be the same as last year. In fact, this is the 8th year of a 10 year agreement with ESPN, so it should continue for 2 more seasons.
In addition, each individual school will arrange for their games to be on one of the ESPN channels, with most games likely to be on ESPN3 or ESPN+, like last year.

The Bradley schedule does not show the TV coverage of any games yet.
https://bradleybraves.com/sports/men...tball/schedule

[Mikovio]

The home game vs Loyola will be on CBS Sports Network.

https://mvc-sports.com/news/2021/10/5/mens-basketball-mvc-announces-basketball-schedule-on-cbs-sports-network.aspx

[Da Coach]

MVC announces TV deal with Bally Sports MIdwest, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Indiana (formerly FoxSports networks) and NBCSports Chicago-
http://mvc-sports.com/news/2021/10/5...s-chicago.aspx
http://mvc-sports.com/documents/2021...1_.pdf?id=3173

In past seasons, this deal with FoxSports networks and NBCSports Chicago was referred to as The MVC-TV Network, but I don't see that term used anywhere in the articles or the official press releases any more. They must be attempting to rebrand the conference TV network.

[yoda]

Dates TBA- Both the men's and women's teams will play a closed scrimmage against another Division I opponent later this month.

The Bradley/Iowa closed scrimmage will be Oct. 23
ISU will be in Chicago at UIC Oct. 30
Loyola's closed scrimmage on Oct. 23 is vs. Wisconsin

[Da Coach]

The Bradley/Iowa closed scrimmage will be Oct. 23...

That BU/Iowa closed scrimmage will be at Iowa on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 23.

Here is a more extensive list of "Not-So-Secret List of 2021 College Basketball Scrimmages"

https://watchstadium.com/not-so-secret-list-of-2021-college-basketball-scrimmages-10-15-2021/

The NCAA allows Division I teams to play 2 preseason game, which can be either open exhibition games or closed scrimmages. Bradley will be playing one of each (secret scrimmage Oct. 23 at Iowa and exhibition game Nov. 4 vs. UIS).
8 of the 10 MVC teams will play "secret scrimmages". Evansville and Valparaiso are not scheduled to. UNI and MSU will each play 2 secret scrimmages. It looks like UNI (one scrimmage) and Missouri State (two scrimmages) are the only MVC teams that will play secret scrimmages their home floor.

MISSOURI VALLEY
Bradley – 10/23 at Iowa
Drake – 10/29 vs. South Dakota State in Omaha
Evansville – None
Illinois State – 10/30 at UIC
Indiana State – 10/24 vs. Murray State at neutral site
Loyola Chicago – 10/23 vs. Wisconsin at UW-Whitewater
Missouri State – 10/23 vs. UMKC; 10/30 vs. Eastern Illinois
Southern Illinois – 10/30 vs. Purdue Fort Wayne in Indy
UNI – 10/23 vs. North Dakota State; 10/30 vs. UMKC in Des Moines
Valparaiso – None

[bigjimmy]

Speaking of the schedule any idea when season tickets will be available to pick up. Unless I missed it, which is certainly possible, I haven't seen any announcement of when that happens.

[Da Coach]

Speaking of the schedule any idea when season tickets will be available to pick up. Unless I missed it, which is certainly possible, I haven't seen any announcement of when that happens.

Here was the latest information put out by Bradley regarding tickets. I don't believe this was emailed out to season ticket buyers, so the only place it can be found is here-
https://bradleybraves.com/news/2021/...e-updates.aspx

Season Tickets Pick-Up: If you have already requested or would like to request printed tickets for your 2021-2022 men's basketball season tickets, they will be available for pick up at the Renaissance Coliseum Ticket Office during normal hours beginning October 22. In addition, Bradley basketball season ticket holders will be able to pick up their tickets after hours at any one of the designated season ticket pick-up events. Braves Club items such as all-sport pass, hospitality pass and parking pass will be included in the pick-up package. The pick-up dates and times are listed below:

• Friday, October 22 • Volleyball vs. Drake • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. • Renaissance Coliseum – Receive FREE Admission to Volleyball
• Tuesday, October 26 • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. • Renaissance Coliseum
• Thursday, October 28 • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. • Renaissance Coliseum
• Monday, November 1 • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. • Renaissance Coliseum

If you would like to confirm your printed tickets and notify us the time you plan to pick-up, please request here. You may also stop into the Bradley Athletics Ticket Office anytime during normal business hours to make payments and request printed tickets.

Season Tickets Mail-Out: If you are unable to make any of the pick-up dates and would just like your season tickets and Braves Club items mailed out at first opportunity, please request here or do so by contacting the Bradley Athletics Ticket Office at (309) 677-2625 during normal business hours.

Digital Ticket Access: Please access the Online Ticket Management Packet (PDF) to walk you through account setup, account invoices, account receipts, payment options, viewing tickets, transferring tickets and additional frequently asked questions. Tickets are already loaded into your account and available to view or transfer now. If you are having issues, please contact the Bradley Athletics Ticket Office during normal business hours or reference the online ticket management packet. To have your Braves Club items shipped or have ready for pick-up, please request here.

Full information here- https://bradleybraves.com/news/2021/...e-updates.aspx

The Bradley Athletics Ticket Office announced updates regarding the upcoming 2021-22 basketball seasons. For any additional questions regarding men's or women's basketball tickets, please call (309)-677-2625 or visit the ticket office from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

[yoda]

Bradley's exhibition opponent next Thursday, UIS, lost last night at WIU, 92-80
UIS has 9 freshman & 3 sophs, and only one player over 6-7, a 6-10 freshman.
Box score N/A, but Macomb paper quotes WIU Coach Jeter saying UIS "shot the lights out"
WIU also shot well, 45% overall, 48% from 3-point, and hit 29 of 39 FTs.

[Da Coach]

Bradley's exhibition opponent next Thursday, UIS, lost last night at WIU, 92-80
UIS has 9 freshman & 3 sophs, and only one player over 6-7, a 6-10 freshman.
Box score N/A, but Macomb paper quotes WIU Coach Jeter saying UIS "shot the lights out"
WIU also shot well, 45% overall, 48% from 3-point, and hit 29 of 39 FTs.

As I posted in my pregame summary-

https://www.bradleyfans.com/forum/sports-forums/basketball-fan-talk/499733-exhibition-game-bradley-vs-ui-springfield-thursday-nov-4

Some of the players on their roster who are listed as freshmen are actually returning players who would normally be listed as sophomores, but because of the NCAA rule granting all players who played in last season's Covid year an extra season of eligibility, they are listed again as freshmen for the second straight season.
Likewise, some players listed as sophomores are actually in their 3rd season with the team, etc. There are other NCAA teams who list their players the same way, though Bradley does not.

[yoda]

If interested, future Bradley opponent Bellarmine (Dec. 29) is on ESPN+ at 6pm.