Final score: Bradley 50 SIU 48

[BUfan14]

This might be a must win with that rule change from NET tiebreaker to the records against the next top team on down. Because of losing to Belmont twice I think we want Drake to win today too with that rule right? Drake falling one game behind really does nothing for us, as if they beat us they still hold the tiebreaker anyway. It’s pretty doubtful they lose Wednesday either. If we win we hold the edge on Drake against SIU and Indiana St., Drake will have the edge against Belmont.

I don’t really see a scenario where we tie with Drake and have the edge actually anyway. I guess the only one would be if we lost today and won against them and in that case Indiana St. would have to pull ahead of Belmont. So Drake needs to win today. How about we just win them all and leave no doubt?

[Da Coach]

Yes, it still remains totally in Bradley's own hands. If they win their last 3 game, then it doesn't matter what anyone else does.
Note that Belmont has 3 tough games remaining. There are still a lot of variables, but if they lose 2 of them, that could drop them out of the tiebreaker formula for any ties involving BU, SIU, and Drake, which then might benefit Bradley. Bradley's 1-0 record against Indiana State might give Bradley the higher seed in a tie with Drake, SIU, or InSU.
Of course, it would also help Bradley's tiebreaker chances if they beat SIU today, giving them a 2-0 record against them, which cancels out the 0-2 record with Belmont.

Final 3 games for the MVC leaders-
Bradley-
At SIU
At Valparaiso
vs. Drake

Drake-
vs. Belmont
vs. Illinois State
At Bradley

Belmont-
At Drake
vs. Indiana State
At UNI

Indiana State-
Beat Illinois State 80-64
At Belmont
vs. Missouri State

SIU-
vs. Bradley
vs. UNI
AT UIC

Record against other leaders-
Bradley vs.- Drake (0-1), Belmont (0-2), InSU (1-0), SIU (1-0)- only plays InSU once
Drake vs.- Bradley (1-0), Belmont (1-0), InSU (1-1), SIU (1-1)- only plays Belmont once
Belmont vs.- Bradley (2-0), Drake (0-1), InSU (0-0), SIU (0-1) - only plays Indiana State and SIU once
Indiana State vs.- Bradley (0-1), Drake (1-1), Belmont (0-0), SIU (1-1) - only plays Belmont once
SIU vs.- Bradley (0-1), Drake (1-1), Belmont (1-0), InSU (1-1)- only plays Belmont once

It looks like there is a good chance the uneven schedule will have an effect on any tiebreaker.

[Dubl R 1]

I’m in Carbondale! Anybody else coming?

[braves16]

I don't like our chances of the game starting on time. The game ahead just went to half.

[patrick_o'brian]

I don't like our chances of the game starting on time. The game ahead just went to half.

Happens every time we’re on a national broadcast.

[Big Mike]

This game has me worried. ..hope I'm wrong....?

[Tommy]

I’m in Carbondale! Anybody else coming?

Dub and I are out, so this win lies entirely on your shoulders DR!

[braves16]

First team to 45 wins.

[braves16]

Thank goodness they switched the game to ESPN news. The Auburn- Tenn women's game went to 1:15.

[braves16]

How did Bradley fans get tickets right behind the SIU bench.

[BradleyBiz]

STOP SHOOTING THREES!!!!!

[braves16]

FT shooting horrible. Less than 50% today.

[braves16]

Great win. Gutty performance.

[Big Mike]

Braves with the W'........YES...

[PhiAlphaBoy]

FT shooting horrible. Less than 50% today.

We were EXTREMELY fortunate to win today. This free throw shooting absolutely must improve or it will cost us a game in the tournament.