Predictions for the rest of the conference season

[elmerb]

SIU is the key game!

 

[Dub]

SIU is the key game!

These are all interesting prognostications. However, at every point for the remainder of this season only one thing is indisputible: The "key game" is always our next game.

For Bradley to have a special season this year, that is the only mindset.

 

[Tommy]

These are all interesting prognostications. However, at every point for the remainder of this season only one thing is indisputible: The "key game" is always our next game.

For Bradley to have a special season this year, that is the only mindset.

Well put. I feel like I just sat through a Tony Robbin's seminar!

 

[elmerb]

These are all interesting prognostications. However, at every point for the remainder of this season only one thing is indisputible: The "key game" is always our next game.

For Bradley to have a special season this year, that is the only mindset.

I agree with you and Tommy the next game is always the most important game, but the " key game" for the rest of the season is SIU. SIU is hot right now. They've won their last 7 including NIU, Loyola, and Drake twice. If, and we should beat ISU, and hopefully SIU, how high will our confidence level be? They will believe they can run the table again and win the MVC tournament. We loose either of those games, I don't know where their heads will be.
I love Childs and I think he's the best player we've had since Parker. We've all been waiting for his return, but he can't do it all by himself. The rest of the team has to step up their game NOW. Our tournament begins tomorrow night.
We'll be making a 600 mile trip next week for the MOST game and I want to see us on a 4 game winning streak after that game.

GO BRADLEY

 

[Tommy]

We'll be making a 600 mile trip next week for the MOST game and I want to see us on a 4 game winning streak after that game.

GO BRADLEY

You go, elmerb! Take some pics for us while you're there! That's the longest MVC trip for us, so I admire your passion and I hope you enjoy the big win we know our Braves will provide!

 

[Go_Braves]

I agree with you and Tommy the next game is always the most important game, but the " key game" for the rest of the season is SIU. SIU is hot right now. They've won their last 7 including NIU, Loyola, and Drake twice. If, and we should beat ISU, and hopefully SIU, how high will our confidence level be? They will believe they can run the table again and win the MVC tournament. We loose either of those games, I don't know where their heads will be.
I love Childs and I think he's the best player we've had since Parker. We've all been waiting for his return, but he can't do it all by himself. The rest of the team has to step up their game NOW. Our tournament begins tomorrow night.
We'll be making a 600 mile trip next week for the MOST game and I want to see us on a 4 game winning streak after that game.

GO BRADLEY

I agree with Dub. Tomorrow is a huge key game. Bradley lost convincingly against Indiana State at Indiana State. This is a vital game to verify that Bradley "can now" handle Indiana State. If Bradley "can not" handle Indiana State - then it is going to be interesting of everyone's (team, coaches, fans) mindset going into Saturday's Southern Illinois game.

Southern Illinois lost to Bradley without Childs at Bradley. Southern Illinois has something to prove.
But let's first get past Indiana State with a "not close" victory.

GO BRAVES !!!!

 

[Da Coach]

I agree with Dub. Tomorrow is a huge key game. Bradley lost convincingly against Indiana State at Indiana State....

I wouldn't necessarily agree that Bradley "lost convincingly" in Terre Haute. Yes, Bradley lost at Indiana State by a 61-53 score, but recall that Bradley played that game without their 2 best players Elijah Childs and Darrell Brown. Yet, after Bradley recovered from a slow start, they lead at halftime 33-30.
It remained a close game for most of the 2nd half, with Bradley actually leading most of the half.
It was not until 3:06 left in the game that Indiana State took a 2 point lead. From there, the Sycamores scored their last 7 points on free throws because Bradley was forced to foul, not to mention fatigue factor. Bradley played the game with only 6 scholarship players.
Box score: https://bradleybraves.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2019-20/indiana-state/boxscore/18033

I am confident that if Bradley had Childs and/or Brown, it would have been a different story.

 

[Bradleyfan1]

Go BU. I echo the one game at a time. Beat ISU blue and protect our house. Keep the Championship hopes alive. Lets get rollin. Win out and lose Sun in st Louis to UNI and we might get in the dance. We have a great shot at the NIT. Must win tomorrow tho. Hope a big crowd and we play great.

 

[Mikovio]

There's virtually no chance at an at large bid. Right now it's about positioning yourself the best for St Louis, and IMO that's a 2-3 seed. We're not even on the NIT bubble right now though that's attainable.

 

[BUfan39]

There's virtually no chance at an at large bid. Right now it's about positioning yourself the best for St Louis, and IMO that's a 2-3 seed. We're not even on the NIT bubble right now though that's attainable.

I found this site on the MVC Fans forum which I thought was a useful tool.

http://barttorvik.com/teamcast.php?t...dley&year=2020

I have played around with it and even if Bradley were to win out with a loss on Sunday in the MVC Championship to UNI.. an NIT at-large bid would be in question. It also appears as though Bradley would solidly be on the 13/14 line if they were to win the tournament in St. Louis. I don't think we can do any better.

 

[Go_Braves]

A great game for Bradley last (Wednesday) night. What a difference Childs makes to this team. A great test and learning experience for the team to prepare them for this Saturday's game at "hostile" Southern Illinois.

If anyone paid attention. SIU is going to be a ticked off set of "Ravaged Salukis Dogs" after the way that they lost to Valpo this past Wednesday night. The Salukis were 13-of-55 (24%) from the field and 5-of-28 (18%) from the 3-point line. Even at the free throw line, where SIU has been good this year, the Salukis went 7-of-12 (58%). SIU had a night like Bradley has also suffered during the season - Like Northwestern and at Memphis.


Southern is "one" game ahead of Bradley - currently in second place.

The game intensity and hostile environment expected this Saturday will be another GREAT TEST and LEARNING EXPERIENCE for our re-surging Braves.

At this time - I am taking a "different tac". What areas of Bradley's game does Bradley need to continue to improve heading into the 2020 MVC Tournament? I included a picture / screen shot of the game stats for all 3 2019 MVC Tournament games that Bradley played in last year - also the web site. I am trying to "wrap my head around all of this". One thing - the stats for the second half of the Northern Iowa game - incredible.

My view a) continue to improve their confidence b) the intangibles where no stats are kept - how DLO and Lundy and Luke did so many other things to disrupt the other teams offensive plays c) take it to the hole - Mr. Barr - I am having a difficult time watching your missed bunny shots d) Nate - you were incredible with your 3 point shooting in the 2nd game against Loyola last year - we need you

So here is to the final 5 games. KEEP ON IMPROVING AND SHARPENING YOUR SKILLS BRADLEY. GO BRAVES !!!

http://mvc-sports.com/sports/2018/6/...chMadness.aspx