Preseason events change
To start the 2014-2015 men’s and women’s basketball seasons, the Bradley athletic department announced that it will be changing the pre-season events most students are used to.
Men’s basketball coach Geno Ford and women’s basketball coach Michael Brooks will host the Bradley Basketball Red-White River Jam Oct. 17 from 5:30 to 9 p.m., which will replace the Red-White scrimmage that occurred in past years.
The event will take place on the historic Peoria Riverfront.
Neither team will play a game, however. The event will feature a 3-point contest, 2-ball and a dunk competition.
Entertainment at the event will include music by the band 90’s Daughter, an appearance by Kaboom!, face painting, inflatables, autograph stations and food served by local vendors.
The final pre-season event will be hosted by Ford and the men’s basketball team. It will be open to season ticket holders and Marquee Three ticket package buyers. Those who have bought individual ticket packages are welcome to attend a practice Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Renaissance Coliseum.
Barnes status hearing set
Lone Brave senior basketball player Auston Barnes was given a status hearing date of Oct. 29 after his court appearance on Sept. 24, stemming from his arrest for domestic battery in August.
It was uncertain what the outcome of the hearing was on Wednesday, but Barnes was expected to enter a not guilty plea in the case.
The Bradley athletic department had no comment on the developments.
Barnes still remains with the team and continues to workout with the team as well.
The Braves begin the season on Nov. 14 versus Texas-Arlington.
Select start times announced
Tip-off times have been announced for nearly all of the men’s basketball home games this season.
Among the highlights include a 7 p.m. start time against Central Michigan, the game that will be played at Renaissance Coliseum.
Bradley’s Missouri Valley Conference opener against Southern Illinois is scheduled to begin Saturday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m.
The Braves’ rivalry game against the Redbirds Feb. 18 will begin at 8 p.m.
The women’s team also has had times announced for their games.
The Braves will start their home slate Nov. 30 against Southeast Missouri State at 2 p.m.
The Dec. 18 game against Chicago State is the only game that does not yet have a start time.
