Final score: Missouri 54 Bradley 53

[Da Coach]

Bradley's last non-conference game is at Missouri on Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 6:00 pm.
The Bradley schedule page shows the game is on the SEC Network- https://bradleybraves.com/sports/men...tball/schedule
But, according to the Missouri schedule page, the game is listed on the SEC+ (SEC-Plus) Network- https://mutigers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

The SEC Network is a premium cable network and is not available without subscription.
The SEC+ Network is a streaming network that also requires a subscription.
However, it appears that the Bradley schedule is the correct one, as the SEC Network's own schedule webpage lists the Missouri-Bradley game at 6:00 pm Central (7:00 pm EST)- https://www.secsports.com/tv-schedule/_/date/20201222

So it doesn't appear there is a simple, free way for fans to see this game without subscribing to the SEC Network.
If anyone knows a legitimate free option, let us know.
There might be other options that become available via unauthorized (bootleg) streaming services.
We'll try to update this info before or shortly after the game starts.

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Bradley is now 6-2 after their exciting come-from-behind 69-68 win over Miami of Ohio on Saturday night-
https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sit...mi_Ohio_68.pdf

Missouri is 5-0 on the season. Their last game was their 81-78 home win over Illinois on Dec. 12. Their last scheduled game was Friday, Dec. 18, against Prairie View A&M, but that game was cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns in the Prairie View program-
https://www.kshb.com/sports/mizzou-b...id-19-concerns

Missouri was 15-16 last season, and 7-11 in the SEC. They are 5-0 to start this season-
Missouri schedule/Results- https://mutigers.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule

Missouri was picked 10th out of 14 teams in the 2020-21 SEC Preseason poll- https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/se...etball-season/

Bradley has played Missouri only twice before, and BU is 0-2-
12/16/1989- at Missouri- Missouri 86 Bradley 77
12/12/1990- at Carver Arena- Missouri 76 Bradley 60

Missouri is coached by former Missouri State, Tennessee, and Cal head coach Cuonzo Martin- https://mutigers.com/sports/mens-bas...zo-martin/1802

Their roster features a few familiar names including one-time Bradley recruits, Javon Pickett, Torrence Watson, and Jeremiah Tilmon, as well as former Illini guard Mark Smith, and former Evansville guard Dru Smith.
Roster- https://mutigers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster

Their top 4 scorers are guards, but they have a couple quality big men who can score and are their top 2 rebounders. They only shoot 31% from three as a team on the season, and only Mark Smith (48.3% from three) and Dru Smith (35.3% from three) have been reliable perimeter shooters. But they have held opponents to just 26.1% from three. They average 79.2 ppg while yielding 67.8 ppg. And they outrebound their opponents by an average of 38.6 rpg to 31.2 rpg.
Missouri Stats- https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sit...s_12_12_20.pdf

Bradley stats- https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sit...dley_stats.pdf

[patrick_o'brian]

Only 31% from 3? Which means they will shoot 55% on Tuesday!!!

[Da Coach]

Only 31% from 3? Which means they will shoot 55% on Tuesday!!!

I was thinking the same thing when I posted that.
Miami shot 31% from three in their first 5 games, then scorched the nets for 61.5% in the first half and 54.2% overall yesterday.

[Tommy]

Only 31% from 3? Which means they will shoot 55% on Tuesday!!!

HAHA! SO TRUE!

Anyone going to the game? Dub and I will be there!

[Dubl R 1]

HAHA! SO TRUE!

Anyone going to the game? Dub and I will be there!

[Dubl R 1]

I’ll be there!

[Tommy]

Right on! Cya there! Dub R!

[bigjimmy]

Any update on Eli?

[Da Coach]

Any update on Eli?

PJ Star is reporting Eli has a bruised hip and will be fine

https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/college/basketball/bradley-hoops/2020/12/20/bradley-basketball-star-elijah-childs-has-bruised-hip-says-ill-fine/3984583001/

https://twitter.com/bradleyhoops/status/1340761171192901633

Eli says:
"I just slipped and fell on my (left) hip," Childs said. "It's a bruised hip. We're all good."
"It's a nagging injury, but I'll be fine," Childs said. "I wouldn't sit out anyway."

He also said he will be in the lineup for the Missouri game.

[TheBorsky]

I believe YouTube TV (you tube’s streaming service) has SEC Network and offers a free 14-day trial.

[Mizzou Man]

The game was initially going to be on SEC+ which is hard to access but some event was cancelled on Tuesday night so there is a spot on the main channel, the SEC Network.

I am pretty nervous about this game. I absolutely hate using terms like trap game and so I won't but whatever a game against a tough mid-major is called when it is sandwiched in between a rivalry game and the start of conference play can be referred to, this is it. Mizzou was desperate to find opponents during this long layoff and Prairie View A&M was a late add and that game was cancelled and we were also trying really hard to add a game with Tarleton State but they had COVID issues and couldn't make the trip. I am encouraged by how we handled a very good Liberty team right before we played Illinois and this Mizzou team is pretty old so I hope the maturity helps them stay focused on Tuesday night.

I have to admit that I have very limited knowledge of this particular Bradley team. Seems like you all have played a lot of close games. That is my best analysis so far. I remember watching Elijah Childs lead Lee's Summit West to the HS Final Four in Missouri. I am glad he is getting the opportunity to show what he can do. As for Mizzou, they are about as veteran of a team as you will see in P5 or is it P6 basketball, they are pretty tall, and they are playing at a faster tempo than a typical Cuonzo Martin team. I was surprised that we only were 31% from 3 this season, it feels like they have been better than that. Cuonzo thinks they can shoot well.

This is about 14 years late, but as a Mizzou fan, I am extremely appreciative of the win over kansas in the 2006 NCAA Tournament. I was a student at Mizzou then and it was a really fun night, more basketball fun than we generally had in the latter Quin Snyder years. I had watched J.J Tauai play in high school and I was telling everyone that Bradley could do it. And they did.

[Tommy]

Welcome Mizzou Man.

I'd say if you asked me that BU plays to it's competition based on the scores we've seen. They played Xavier to the buzzer and had a chance to win it with free throws at the end, but came up short. I think we can compete against anyone in the nation, but then, I may be slightly biased. We are definitely stacked at guard and have a 7'1" center, along with one of the best mid-major players in college basketball in Elijah Childs. I know the folks here are definitely rooting for the upset and I think we just might get it.

[battlebasset]

I believe YouTube TV (you tube’s streaming service) has SEC Network and offers a free 14-day trial.

Here's the link to the streaming services that have SEC Network:

https://www.secsports.com/article/27026020/channel-finder

If you have used the free trial for some of these in the past, they may not let you do it again until a certain amount of time has passed. Unfortunately, there does not appear to be a way to buy a single game.

[Mizzou Man]

Welcome Mizzou Man.

I'd say if you asked me that BU plays to it's competition based on the scores we've seen. They played Xavier to the buzzer and had a chance to win it with free throws at the end, but came up short. I think we can compete against anyone in the nation, but then, I may be slightly biased. We are definitely stacked at guard and have a 7'1" center, along with one of the best mid-major players in college basketball in Elijah Childs. I know the folks here are definitely rooting for the upset and I think we just might get it.

That's certainly a recipe for a lot of success in college basketball, I mean aside from the playing to the level of the competition. That can catch up to you against the bottom level teams in the Valley. With both teams playing well this year, it is a real bummer that it is occurring during the COVID year. I was surprised to see that Mizzou and Bradley have only met twice previously. Should be a fun game.

[houstonbrave]

The PJ Star article today says Elijah did not practice today but will be a game time decision tomorrow. Hope he is good enough to go and play up to his normal level.