Final: Bradley 68 Loyola 61

[Da Coach]

Loyola (18-4, 9-2) at Bradley (13-11, 7-5) - Wednesday, Feb. 9, 8:00 pm
Note the later than usual start time of 8:00 pm to accommodate CBSSports Network TV broadcast.

Link to CBSSports streaming- https://www.cbssports.com/cbs-sports-network/
Live stats- https://bradleybraves.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary
Chat room- www.chatzy.com/bradleyfans

Loyola won the earlier match on January 8, 78-71 in overtime-
https://bradleybraves.com/news/2022/...-overtime.aspx

Loyola links-
Schedule/results- https://loyolaramblers.com/sports/me...tball/schedule
Roster- https://loyolaramblers.com/sports/me...ketball/roster
Stats- https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sit...tats_11_13.pdf

This year's Loyola team differs from past teams in that they rely more on perimeter scoring, and less on inside scoring. They rank #1 in the MVC with a 3-point percentage of 38.4%. They are 2nd in the MVC in number of made 3-point field goals per game with 9 per game. Unlike Cameron Krutwig, Loyola's starting center this season, sophomore Jacob Hutson, is averaging just 13 minutes per game in MVC games, and 3.4 ppg.
Bradley is the top rebounding team in the MVC with a rebounding margin of +8.9 rebounds per game, while Loyola has been outrebounded in conference games (-0.1 rpg).
Loyola is #1 in the MVC in scoring margin (+7.6 ppg) and Bradley is 2nd (6.9 ppg).
One other interesting comparison-
After shooting poorly from the 3-point line in the non-conference games (33.9%), Bradley now ranks 4th in MVC games with a 35.5% three point percentage (99-279).
Loyola ranked 1st in 3-point percentage in the non-conference games (41.6%), but now has dropped to 6th in MVC games with 34.8% (86-247).

Overall MVC stats- http://www.mvc.org/mbb/stats/confldrs.htm
MVC Conference games only- http://www.mvc.org/mbb/stats/team-conf.pdf

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

Updated attendance figures- With a good crowd Wednesday, Bradley will take over the #1 position in attendance for MVC games. They currently trail SIU 4190 to 4100 per game.-

[tangjar1]

Not much for posting, but an avid follower here. Let’s get a win Wed nite at home vs Loyola. We know we can run with anyone in this league, but now it’s time to show them who the big dog is!

[Tommy]

Wow! It's a little surprising to see UNI only averaging 1964 per game when they've got arguably the best player in the Valley on their team and certainly one of the best coaches.

[houstonbrave]

Dave Eminian posted on twitter that Roberts was looked at on Sunday-he has an ankle sprain, is in a walking boot and is not practicing today. Did not state anything further than that which is not surprising.

[Da Coach]

I expect him to play Wednesday.

[Bradley3342]

I expect him to play Wednesday.

I hope your right DaCoach! That would sure be great.

[Tommy]

From this week's game notes! I think this shows just how special Mast is turning out to be as look at the company he'd be in if he ends up finishing the season as the conference leader in rebounds! Pretty impressive list!
It's going to be fun to see just how good he is when he's a senior.

LEADER OF THE PACK
• Sophomore Rienk Mast has not only led the Braves on the glass but also the Valley.
• Mast ranks first in the Valley and 62nd nationally with 8.2 rebounds.
• In 70 seasons as a member of the Valley, only three Braves have previously led the league in rebounds – Chet Walker (1961-62), Luke Jackson (1988-89) and Marcellus Sommerville (2003-04).

[BUfan14]

One other interesting comparison-
After shooting poorly from the 3-point line in the non-conference games (33.9%), Bradley now ranks 4th in MVC games with a 35.5% three point percentage (99-279).
Loyola ranked 1st in 3-point percentage in the non-conference games (41.6%), but now has dropped to 6th in MVC games with 34.8% (86-247).

That is interested to see. I have always advocated for more shooters on Bradley. This year has certainly been better than last, and I think having both a 4 and 5 man that can shoot them pretty well helps in terms of team average. Roberts, Hickman, and Kent are all solid as well.

I still want that guy who can knock them down consistently and is known as a shooter for next year. A guy who averages 2+ threes a game. A Will Franklin, Jeremy Crouch, Nate Kennell type that can bury several a game and rarely misses a wide open look. You add that and a backup PG to this starting 5 and hopefully this resurgent Boya returning next year, and the sky is the limit because inside and out, driving or shooting that team will have all avenues to score available.

[Tommy]

I still want that guy who can knock them down consistently and is known as a shooter for next year. A guy who averages 2+ threes a game. A Will Franklin, Jeremy Crouch, Nate Kennell type that can bury several a game and rarely misses a wide open look.

Ville is averaging 1.8 for the season right now. I think he's the guy you're looking for, we just need to do a better job of feeding him the ball for a follow up after he makes one. He's such a streaky shooter that we need to keep going back to him when he starts making them!

[LittleBrave]

Ville is averaging 1.8 for the season right now. I think he's the guy you're looking for, we just need to do a better job of feeding him the ball for a follow up after he makes one. He's such a streaky shooter that we need to keep going back to him when he starts making them!

He is a very streaky shooter. Hopefully he just started a hot stretch last game. He was was so critical in our last Valley tourney championship, hitting key treys when we needed them. I still remember that three-ball vs Valpo that put us up like 5 in the 2nd half, which was the catalyst to jumping out to double-digits...on to our b2b championship.

Ville is maybe our slowest guy, but he works hard on defense and I think he's improved in this area this season. Yeah, he'll get beat sometimes, but he holds his ground.

How about three more 3's tonight, Mr. T!!!

[LittleBrave]

I don't like when the broadcast is through CBS Sports. I don't get access to that, but fortunately the rest of the reg. season games are on ESPN networks!

Enjoy the game fellas - I'll be listening to Dave.

[Da Coach]

I don't like when the broadcast is through CBS Sports. I don't get access to that, but fortunately the rest of the reg. season games are on ESPN networks!

Enjoy the game fellas - I'll be listening to Dave.

The game will be live-streamed on the CBSSports app and website-

https://www.cbssports.com/cbs-sports-network/

However, you will need a log-in with a cable provider who does carry the CBSSports Network.
Maybe you can borrow someone else's Log-in and password who has the network on their cable?

[Tommy]

I don't like when the broadcast is through CBS Sports. I don't get access to that, but fortunately the rest of the reg. season games are on ESPN networks!

Enjoy the game fellas - I'll be listening to Dave.

LB, I'll get this posted on Youtube the day after. Not the same as seeing it live, but if they win a thriller, I'll have it up pretty quick, or at least I'll try to.

[Da Coach]

Dave Eminian has a brief mention of Terry Roberts in today's PJ Star, though it doesn't say much. Sounds like he might be a game-time decision.-

https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/college/basketball/bradley-hoops/2022/02/09/bradley-basketball-starts-big-week-with-rematch-vs-loyola-chicago/6703606001/

Bradley coach Brian Wardle said star guard Terry Roberts' status was unchanged Tuesday....
"We're hoping to get more information today," Wardle initially said on Monday. "He saw doctors (Sunday). It's an ankle sprain. We're going to see how severe it is, we're working on it (Monday morning) and we'll see where he's at.
"He's in a boot, he's not practicing, let's put it that way. We'll take it from there."

I still think he'll play with his ankle taped.

[Dub]

Dave Eminian has a brief mention of Terry Roberts in today's PJ Star, though it doesn't say much. Sounds like he might be a game-time decision.-

https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/college/basketball/bradley-hoops/2022/02/09/bradley-basketball-starts-big-week-with-rematch-vs-loyola-chicago/6703606001/

Bradley coach Brian Wardle said star guard Terry Roberts' status was unchanged Tuesday....
"We're hoping to get more information today," Wardle initially said on Monday. "He saw doctors (Sunday). It's an ankle sprain. We're going to see how severe it is, we're working on it (Monday morning) and we'll see where he's at.
"He's in a boot, he's not practicing, let's put it that way. We'll take it from there."

I still think he'll play with his ankle taped.

I will wager a guess he doesn't play tonight. I saw the rollover, but I didn't see him walking off the court. Wardle seems to place a premium on late-season health of the "key guys." I predict they'll rest him, but this is not based on insider info.