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Final: UIC 93 Bradley 86

Da Coach

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Next game: Bradley (19-10, 12-6, 4-6 in road games) at UIC (16-13, 11-7, 8-5 at home), Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7:00 pm
The game is one ESPN+ - https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/461e93ee-917d-4a35-8d25-07a42d79c230
Live Stats- https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=612175
Chat room- https://www.chatzy.com/bradleyfans
Radio- https://wmbdradio.com/player/?playerID=2045
https://uicflames.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/bradley-university/132

Bradley lost to UIC when they played in Peoria on Jan. 24, 70-85-
Recap- https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/1/24/mens-basketball-mbb-recap-bradley-falls-at-home-to-uic.aspx
Box score- https://bradleybraves.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2025-26/uic/boxscore/22696

UIC links-
Schedule/Results- https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/schedule/_/id/82
Roster- https://uicflames.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster
Stats- https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/stats/_/id/82

Bradley is coming off their 74-60 win at home against Illinois State.- https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401830223
UIC is coming off a home loss to Valparaiso, 67-71- https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401830311/valparaiso-uic
In that game, UIC leading scorer Elijah Crawford (12.6 ppg) did not start, after he had been a starter since returning from an early-season injury. Head Coach Rob Ehsan started a lineup of all seniors, even though it was not their last home game. Crawford did play 32 minutes, more than anyone else on the team, but he shot poorly, just 6-15 overall and 1-6 from three, and had 4 turnovers. And the all-senior starting lineup dug a hole for UIC with Valpo starting the game 8-0, and building a double-digit lead that they would never relinquish.
UIC as a team shoots 45.2% overall (ranks 7th in MVC), and 32.4% from three (ranks 9th). They are a good rebounding team, despite lacking a dominant inside presence. UIC outrebounded Bradley in their last game 37-28. They are #3 in overall rebounds per game, and #1 in offensive rebounds. And, they are #1 in the MVC in rebounding margin.

Bradley stats- https://bradleybraves.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats
MVC stats- https://mvc-sports.com/documents/2025/11/4//2025_26_MVC_MBB_All_Game_Stats.pdf

Player Availability Report- Both teams listed no players for their last games

2025-26 MVC MBB All-Game Stats (PDF) - Missouri Valley Conference

mvc-sports.com mvc-sports.com
 
I'll be at the revenge game for BU! This game is still for the 2nd seed! It will be extremely tough on the road to win this game! Bradley needs to Prove they can beat a top tier Valley team on the road!!!! UIC currently sits in 4th place 1 game behind Bradley! They are a surprise top team this year and still have a decent shot at a bye in first round Valley tournament! This is Bradley's final chance to beat a top Valley team on the road!!!!
 
Must win if we expect to secure 2nd place. UIC not a good 3 point shooting team and coach seems to be playing more zone lately whic would be the way to go in this game. We also need to rebound better against them and not let them get second shots.
 
tomahawk chop said:
Must win if we expect to secure 2nd place. UIC not a good 3 point shooting team and coach seems to be playing more zone lately whic would be the way to go in this game. We also need to rebound better against them and not let them get second shots.
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UIC lately has seemed to shoot lights out from 3 against us (50%+ average over the past two games). Ironically, they shot 9% from 3 at their place last year and it still took an incredible rally for BU to pull it out. And they have crushed us on the boards. I think an aggressive zone mixed in with M2M is a great strategy, but we will have to be strong on the defensive boards.
 
Da Coach said:
Next game: Bradley (19-10, 12-6, 4-6 in road games) at UIC (16-13, 11-7, 8-5 at home), Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7:00 pm
The game is one ESPN+ - https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/461e93ee-917d-4a35-8d25-07a42d79c230
Live Stats- https://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=612175
Chat room- https://www.chatzy.com/bradleyfans
Radio- https://wmbdradio.com/player/?playerID=2045
https://uicflames.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/bradley-university/132

Bradley lost to UIC when they played in Peoria on Jan. 24, 70-85-
Recap- https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/1/24/mens-basketball-mbb-recap-bradley-falls-at-home-to-uic.aspx
Box score- https://bradleybraves.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2025-26/uic/boxscore/22696

UIC links-
Schedule/Results- https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/schedule/_/id/82
Roster- https://uicflames.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster
Stats- https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/stats/_/id/82

Bradley is coming off their 74-60 win at home against Illinois State.- https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore/_/gameId/401830223
UIC is coming off a home loss to Valparaiso, 67-71- https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401830311/valparaiso-uic
In that game, UIC leading scorer Elijah Crawford (12.6 ppg) did not start, after he had been a starter since returning from an early-season injury. Head Coach Rob Ehsan started a lineup of all seniors, even though it was not their last home game. Crawford did play 32 minutes, more than anyone else on the team, but he shot poorly, just 6-15 overall and 1-6 from three, and had 4 turnovers. And the all-senior starting lineup dug a hole for UIC with Valpo starting the game 8-0, and building a double-digit lead that they would never relinquish.
UIC as a team shoots 45.2% overall (ranks 7th in MVC), and 32.4% from three (ranks 9th). They are a good rebounding team, despite lacking a dominant inside presence. UIC outrebounded Bradley in their last game 37-28. They are #3 in overall rebounds per game, and #1 in offensive rebounds. And, they are #1 in the MVC in rebounding margin.

Bradley stats- https://bradleybraves.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats
MVC stats- https://mvc-sports.com/documents/2025/11/4//2025_26_MVC_MBB_All_Game_Stats.pdf

Player Availability Report- Both teams listed no players for their last games

2025-26 MVC MBB All-Game Stats (PDF) - Missouri Valley Conference

mvc-sports.com mvc-sports.com
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Any time given for Murray st. game on Sunday yet? Thanx.
 
Mr out said:
Any time given for Murray st. game on Sunday yet? Thanx.
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It was just announced- the Murray State at Bradley game Sunday, March 1, will be at 1:00 pm (Central). It will be on ESPN2.
The Belmont-ISU game will be on CBS Sports Network at 4:00 pm.
Here is the announcement from the MVC, with the times for all the games
mvc-sports.com

MVC Announces Wildcard Telecast Selections for Men's Basketball (March 1)

The Missouri Valley Conference has announced "wildcard" telecast selections for men's basketball games of Sunday, March 1.
mvc-sports.com mvc-sports.com
 
Bradley still in Mid-Major College Insider top 25 at # 24! We need to win the next 2 games to solidify our recognition!!!!
 
wonder how big of a crowd UIC willhave, they are doing a special promotion
just $1 for tickets if you are an alumnus-- LINK
 
I think one of the coolest things is to meet a fellow Bradleyfans member in person.
I've met Tommy, Dubb, and DaCoach - super guys!

I have met more players in person this season than in any past season, which is cool too.
I am confident that Wheels, Bully, Timo, Meta, O-Show, and Kai would recognize me on the street (probably with a BU jersey tho just to be sure ;=)

Unfortunately didn't meet any of you in Valpo last week.
Hope to meet more of you in the future!

B4L LB
 
Glad this is on ESPN+ so I can watch it later 2nite.
Probably the last "replay" for the Braves I watch for the season, unless they play in the NIT, which is unlikely.
 
I could care less about the polls just go in there tomorrow night and get a win.
LittleBrave said:
I think 2nite is a good barometer to see how far we'll go in St. Lou.
Lose this one and I only see 1 win in Arch Madness. Gotta treat this one like it's THAT important.
I BELIEVE!
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I would not gage our game tonight as far as what will happen in the Valley tour. This season has been a roller coaster for just about all the teams in the Valley. Seems like when you think a team is hot they turn around and lose at home to an underdog. I would expect the same thing in St.Louis next weekend. Very unpredictable.
 
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