After three months indoors, the Bradley track teams have finally broken outside for the Bill Cornell Spring Classic March 26. Sophomore Michael Ward won the men’s 1500-meter, and freshman Sara Piller won the women’s 5000-meter title, highlighting the outdoor season opener for the Bradley men’s…
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10. Jay Cutler: The list begins with the quarterback for the Monsters of the Midway: Jay Cutler. Since 2009, Cutler has been the field general for the Bears, with his 2015 campaign being one of his best. Cutler passed for 3,659 yards and had 21…
The Bradley baseball team has spent the first part of its season travelling around the country. It had relative success in that span, going 11-9 in non-conference play. The men return home this weekend, opening their home schedule with games against MacMurray College Friday and…
Teeing off for the I-74 challenge on Weibring Golf Club in Normal, Illinois, the Bradley men’s golf team got an early taste of an Missouri Valley Conference opponent. While senior Lyle Burns and freshman Drake Bushong tied for medalist honors during the challenge, this invite…
Everyone’s heard the phrase “April showers bring May flowers.” April might also bring the Bradley women’s tennis team a conference title. This weekend the Braves will face off against conference rival Illinois State University to kick off Missouri Valley Conference play. From the outside, it…
The Braves baseball team traveled down to Florida for Spring Break and returned with some hot bats and five consecutive wins. Bradley went 5-0 during the week against good competition, according to head coach Elvis Dominguez. The Braves swepts Bucknell three days starting March 12,…
The softball team’s nonconference schedule did not fare well. The women faced formidable opponents throughout the last month and a half, and their 5-15 record during that span reflects their struggles. A new season dawned on the softball team last weekend as it began Missouri…
Following two straight wins over Prairie View A&M and Sam Houston State, the Bradley women’s tennis team gained some momentum heading into conference play, which starts April 2. Sophomore Aimee Manfredo returned to play this week after recovering from a shoulder injury, and it took…
When you hear the phrase “Bradley University athletics,” chances are, you’ll immediately think of the men’s basketball team. Among the NIT championships, NCAA tournament appearances and legendary players, Bradley basketball traditions revolve around the rivalry between Bradley and Illinois State University, which resides a mere…
Oklahoma By: Kevin Lindgren March Madness is upon us. With the Sweet 16 upon us, it’s time to start narrowing in on the potential champion. This year, I believe the Oklahoma Sooners will win the NCAA Tournament. Why is Oklahoma going to win? Two words:…