Final: Missouri State 71 Bradley 69

[braves16]

How many people were at the game? It didn't look good on tv.

 

[BUfan17]

I’m curious, how often does Bradley practice on the Civic Center floor? Additionally I haven’t seen so much slipping on the floors as I did in the first half last night.

I noticed this too. IMO we need to stop have kids wiping up the floors. I get it is fun to give kids something to do and get them involved, but that is a really important job.

We already are missing Henry because of a concussion, I would hate to have someone else get hurt solely because the floor wasn't wiped up properly.

I'll do it for free, and I'll make sure that floor is spotless.

 

[BUfan17]

How many people were at the game? It didn't look good on tv.

Not many, I would say maybe 1500-2000. It probably didn't help that the game was at 8pm on a weeknight, about 10 degrees out, and covid cases higher than ever.

Lots of reasons for people to stay home.

 

[Tommy]

Oh, I really don't like to watch the other team celebrate on our floor. Heartbreaking loss after such a stellar comeback.

Assessment:
Terry Roberts: I wonder if something is going on in his personal life because he looked disengaged for most of the game, though his 2nd half was much better. Finished the game with 5 TO's and pretty sure they were all unforced in the 1st half.
Jayson Kent: solidifies himself as either a starter or our 6th man after this game imo.
Malevey Leons: Most consistent player on the team. Consummate pro and wish he'd be more selfish.
Ville: Glad to see him finally hitting on multiple 3's, and we went right back to him after his first one and he didn't let us down. Streaky shooter and we have to take advantage of it when he starts making them.

That first half was just abysmal, but it was nice to see us come back. Losing on a buzzer beater after a rebound that was totally hacked away from us is disheartening, but it's hard to blame the refs in this game as it was one of the few where we got the calls 17-10. The refs really let us play (which I prefer, and I think favors the Braves in most cases), and I think that was the difference in the 2nd half. We came out more physical and I assume it was after BW figured out that the refs weren't calling much.

Good takeaway is that we showed a lot of heart in coming back.

In closing, getting JaShon back will definitely boost our confidence and performance as we certainly miss his toughness right now.

Don't lose heart Brave's fans. We're just playing for our seed in the MVC tournament right now.

 

[Dub]

Leons had two hands on that rebound and came down with it before being fouled by Prim, knocking the ball loose for the final shot. Refs decided to swallow the whistle, and that's sports I guess. That close to completing a historic and spectacular comeback.

Bradley needs to get JaShon back, transition into "who-gives-a-flip beast mode" and go take it back to these guys in Springfield. That's the only play.

 

[molar50]

Not many, I would say maybe 1500-2000. It probably didn't help that the game was at 8pm on a weeknight, about 10 degrees out, and covid cases higher than ever.

Lots of reasons for people to stay home.

I would like to know some opinions on whether the games should be played now at the campus at the Renaissance Center. There are less than 3,000 people attending the games and there are lots of empty seats in the lower bowl. Many are empty seats of season's ticket holders. I believe until there is a demand for tickets, it would be in Bradley's interests to leave the Civic Center. They could get all the revenue of ticket sales, concessions, parking. It would be a louder crowd and better experience for the crowd. t just do not see a need for Bradley to play games at the Civic Center and until there is a strong demand for tickets, it would be better to play on campus. I realize that there are parking and traffic issues, but we can't even get 4,000 fans to attend, move out of the Civic Center.

 

[bigjimmy]

4,200 is the capacity so I think you could do the non conference games, which has drawn less, there and the conference games, which has drawn more, at the Civic Center.

 

[Tommy]

I would like to know some opinions on whether the games should be played now at the campus at the Renaissance Center. There are less than 3,000 people attending the games and there are lots of empty seats in the lower bowl. Many are empty seats of season's ticket holders. I believe until there is a demand for tickets, it would be in Bradley's interests to leave the Civic Center. They could get all the revenue of ticket sales, concessions, parking. It would be a louder crowd and better experience for the crowd. t just do not see a need for Bradley to play games at the Civic Center and until there is a strong demand for tickets, it would be better to play on campus. I realize that there are parking and traffic issues, but we can't even get 4,000 fans to attend, move out of the Civic Center.

That's a good question. If you had asked me 2 years ago, I would have said 'no thanks', but now, it doesn't seem like a terrible idea. And as far as the parking goes, the parking garage right next to the Renaissance Center is pretty convenient, though it can take a while to get out if you're stuck at the top. Might help us offensively to play on the court we practice on most frequently. Downside that doesn't affect me, but does affect many - no booze.

 

[LittleBrave]

Don't lose heart Brave's fans. We're just playing for our seed in the MVC tournament right now.

Which is sad just 3 games into the conf. and already not having much hope to contend for the title.
One of these yrs I'd just like to see us in contention at the midway point in the conf. season.

I know we've had our high moments lately, but still very frustrating year after year to just play to stay out of Thursday play-in games.

 

[Tommy]

Which is sad just 3 games into the conf. and already not having much hope to contend for the title.
One of these yrs I'd just like to see us in contention at the midway point in the conf. season.

I know we've had our high moments lately, but still very frustrating year after year to just play to stay out of Thursday play-in games.

Very true, LB. I'd like to win the conference at some point, too. Heck, I'd like to see us win 30 games and maybe someday we will. I give a little bit of a pass to the crew this year because that COVID season really screwed us up and the debacle in Missouri that caused a mini-exodus didn't help. Considering the rebuilding that needed to be done, I think we've looked pretty good. Very interested to see how well we're playing at the end of the year. If history holds true, BW will have them ready for the tourney.

 

[Tommy]

Anybody have this game saved on their DVR and willing to share their login info? I don't have CBSSN so didn't get this one recorded and am unable to upload it to the BU Youtube and Rumble channels.

If you have it and are willing to share, hit me up in private message. I suspect this will just be a game I didn't capture for the channels.

 

[Bradley3342]

Leons had two hands on that rebound and came down with it before being fouled by Prim, knocking the ball loose for the final shot. Refs decided to swallow the whistle, and that's sports I guess. That close to completing a historic and spectacular comeback.

Bradley needs to get JaShon back, transition into "who-gives-a-flip beast mode" and go take it back to these guys in Springfield. That's the only play.

Well said Dub