NIT Round 1 - Bradley 74 Loyola 62

[Stryker]

2 Common opponents. They beat Duquesne 72-67 while we lost to them 69-67. UIC beat Loyola 72-67 while we kicked them 3 times. Their 3 best players are 6' 5" guard Desmond Watson who leads them in scoring at 12.9 and rebounding in 4.6, 6' 6" forward Philip Austin who averages 12.8 and 4.6 and 6' 0" point guard Braden Norris who leads them with 5 assists a game. They have 9 guys who average 15+ minutes a game and as a team score 73 points a game, shoot 45% overall, 36% from 3, get about 37 rebounds a game and shoot 68% from the FT line. They had won 10 of their last 11 games until their A10 quarterfinal double OT loss to St. Bonaventure. A very winnable game. Looking forward to watching at least 1 more game!

Should be interesting. Loyola had a huge turn around this year compared to last and appear to have some really solid players on their roster. Could be a very competitive game at Carver. However, Loyola is probably a bit better than their record this year, the A10 was down significantly and only ended up being a 2 bid conference because Dayton had a let down in their conference tournament.

[Da Coach]

I just bought my tickets online for Wednesday's game. The price was very reasonable. Lower bowl tickets on the side court are just $20 each.
BTW, I know a number of season ticket holders who will be out of town this week. Some schools have their spring break and families are taking vacations and won't be able to go. So I anticipate there will be a lot of good lower bowl seats available for those who are not season ticket holders when general sales start Tuesday and Wednesday.

[wrsmith2phd]

We bought our seats first thing this morning and are looking forward to the game! Hopefully, there will be a good crowd -- including students (since they just returned from Spring Break).

[64NIT]

Would BU have gotten an NIT invite if these teams had accepted? https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ex-co...s-skipping-nit

[Stevezall]

Winning the A 10 Regular season as Co Champions with Richmond is still very Admirable! They only had 3 conference loses! In my eyes, very comparable to Indiana State winning the Regular Season Valley with just 3 loses! I'm going to try to get tickets soon. I hope whoever shows up for Wednesday Evenings Game have great enthusiasm!

[Mikovio]

Bradley would have gotten an invite regardless but maybe not a home game.

It also needs to be pointed out that only 3 midmajors (BU, Indiana State, Princeton) got home games. The other 13 home games went to power conference schools.

[Stevezall]

Wow all the more reason to be grateful the committee gave us a home game!!!!!

[Da Coach]

These teams turned down NIT bids-
St John’s
Pitt
Oklahoma
Memphis
Mississippi
Indiana
Syracuse

[bradleyfan124]

These teams turned down NIT bids-
St John’s
Pitt
Oklahoma
Memphis
Mississippi
Indiana
Syracuse

And Tom Crean blasted them on the NIT selection show. I am glad he did

[Stryker]

And Tom Crean blasted them on the NIT selection show. I am glad he did

I think those schools declining could send a poor message to recruits. It basically says, no post-season for you if we don't make the field of 64, screw the players even if they want to keep playing a game or two. Really could be hard to take if a player is a senior and wanted a chance to keep playing etc.

[bradleyfan124]

I think those schools declining could send a poor message to recruits. It basically says, no post-season for you if we don't make the field of 64, screw the players even if they want to keep playing a game or two. Really could be hard to take if a player is a senior and wanted a chance to keep playing etc.

I agree! It should be about the players. Not the sensitive backbones of the coaches and schools

[tomahawk chop]

I think those schools declining could send a poor message to recruits. It basically says, no post-season for you if we don't make the field of 64, screw the players even if they want to keep playing a game or two. Really could be hard to take if a player is a senior and wanted a chance to keep playing etc.

Agree, the games are about the players and if your team wants to play then the coaches should have let them.

[tomahawk chop]

I just bought my tickets online for Wednesday's game. The price was very reasonable. Lower bowl tickets on the side court are just $20 each.
BTW, I know a number of season ticket holders who will be out of town this week. Some schools have their spring break and families are taking vacations and won't be able to go. So I anticipate there will be a lot of good lower bowl seats available for those who are not season ticket holders when general sales start Tuesday and Wednesday.

I got mine, just talked to somebody and he bought tickets in the upper bowl for $10 which is a good deal . Bradley does not control the price yet I would think they would be promoting these prices as being really reasonable. I wonder if students get a better deal?

[ManMythLegend]

Assuming that digital tickets will appear in our BU ticket master account after tonight's release to the general public? I'm a season ticket holder and purchased last night but tickets have not shown up yet. I used paper tickets all season just because it's easier when bringing clients out.

[Da Coach]

Assuming that digital tickets will appear in our BU ticket master account after tonight's release to the general public? I'm a season ticket holder and purchased last night but tickets have not shown up yet. I used paper tickets all season just because it's easier when bringing clients out.

I purchased my tickets this morning and they are now in my BU Ticketmaster account. So check again. They should be there. The ticket office is open all day tomorrow and Wednesday until before the game, so they can help if you don't get them. 309-677-2625