Michigan In a year where college basketball is wide open it is almost impossible to identify the best team in the country. All of the top teams have flaws and are susceptible to being beaten on any given night. But if I had to pick a team…
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Coach Michael Brooks has preached consistency to the women’s basketball team throughout the entire season. Although the Braves have played well for stretches of time, they were missing that signature victory. That changed last week with two wins by more than 25 points. Against Evansville,…
It is still the beginning of February, but signs of spring are all around us. Pitchers and catchers report in the MLB next week, the sun is shining just a little brighter, and the Bradley Braves softball team is readying itself for a run at…
Are you not entertained? As college basketball readies itself for March Madness, it’s amazing how much parity exists this season. There are zero dominant teams. Name a team in the top-25, and I can point out a fatal flaw that could end their season. TCU…
Nearly 20 minutes after the game had ended, Bradley senior Dyricus Simms-Edwards still couldn’t wipe the smile off of his face. “Woooooo,” he said. “My fault, I had to get that out. That’s like four years worth right there.” After losing seven consecutive times to…
The Bradley women’s basketball team has had its ups and downs this year such as beating Illinois on the road but also giving up 116 points in a loss to Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The Braves lost by four points at home to Missouri Valley Conference leader Wichita…
Men’s basketball player Will Egolf was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, a Class 4 felony on Dec 31. As stated in the Jan 1 Peoria Journal Star article titled “Bradley center Will Egolf arrested on drug charge,” at approximately 8:12 p.m.…
Ravens When will people start believing the hype? The Baltimore Ravens have been among the top teams in the NFL in the past, and with this Super Bowl experience, may become a dynasty. People are starting to finally recognize that Joe Flacco is an elite…
In the sports world, overreaction is a way of life. When a team gets a big win, they’re the greatest thing since sliced bread. When a team loses a game it shouldn’t, they’re terrible. The truth usually lies in the middle, and the overreaction, either…
After a season-long five-game road swing, which included a win against the University of Illinois, the Bradley women’s basketball team returned to Peoria to beat Northern Illinois 67-58 Wednesday. The Braves defeated the Fighting Illini 83-77 on Nov. 15, as Bradley never trailed in the…