Braves finish preseason with loss, fall in exhibiton game for first time. The Braves’ first-ever loss to a college opponent in an exhibition game came on Sunday as the men’s basketball team fell to Wisconsin-Platteville. The 84-79 upset was the final exhibition game for Bradley…
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This may sound corny, but there’s something special about Bradley basketball. For some, it could be the dedicated fans, the hardworking players or the atmosphere at Carver Arena that makes Bradley basketball one-of-a-kind. But for me, it’s about tradition and family. The Braves’ journey to…
In its first game on campus this season, the volleyball team was greeted by a jam-packed Markin Family Student Recreation Center to cheer it on. “I thought it was awesome,” coach Sean Burdette said. “We got people involved and loud in the match.” There were…
The women’s basketball team moved to a perfect 2-0 in exhibition play on Sunday as it rolled over visiting Truman State at Carver Arena. Led by a dominating first-half from junior Skye Johnson, 12 points from freshman Michelle Lund and an inside game that looked…
Women finish 8th, men 9th in cross country’s final meet of the season Sophomore Lauren Fog led the women’s cross country team for the first time in her career as the Braves took home an eighth-place finish at last week’s Missouri Valley Conference Championships. Fog’s…
Gone are the days at Illinois Central College as the Markin Family Student Recreation Center is now home to women’s volleyball. The volleyball team will play half of its six remaining games on home territory. “I think it’s going to be great being on campus,”…
Freshman Tommy Fritze’s first goal of the season wasn’t enough for the Braves to get past Evansville on Sunday. After Fritze hit the go-ahead goal, the Purple Aces answered back. They then put the game away with an over-time goal, sending Bradley home with its…
The Missouri Valley Conference proved to be an elite mid-major conference last season, sending half of its schools to post-season tournaments. This year, the Valley looks restocked and ready to make another run. The graduation of talented athletes means new players will be looked upon…
After three straight 20-win seasons, second place CBI finish could be stepping stone for program Last season, Bradley reached the finals of the inaugural College Basketball Invitational. The postseason has become a trend for the Braves, reaching three consecutive post-season tournaments on their way to…
Barry Bonds There is no presidential candidate more qualified than the homerun king himself, Barry Bonds. If you think about it, Bonds has all the same characteristics as politicians. He already has the ability to blatantly lie to the public. His health care plan would…