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Final score: Bradley 63 Southeastern Louisiana 60

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Bradley is now 7-5 after the road loss at Georgia Southern. Their next game is the final non-conference game, a home game against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions of the Southland Conference.
Southeastern Louisiana is 4-6 so far this season and their RPI is currently 326. They have a game Wednesday night at Grambling State before making the trip to Peoria. The game is at 1:00 PM at Carver Arena, though I am not sure why, since there does not appear to be any other event that day in the arena (the Peoria Rivermen play a road game in Moline that night).
Bradley has never played Southeastern Louisiana before.

SE Louisiana finished tied for 1st in the Southland Conference (with Nicholls State) last season with a 22-12 overall record and a 15-3 conference record.
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They lost in the Southland Conference Tournament and got a bid to play in the NIT, where they got a bad draw and had to travel to Moraga, California to play #25 ranked St. Mary's, where they were eliminated.
This season, they were picked 2nd in the 2018-19 Southland Conference Preseason Poll-
https://southland.org/news/2018/10/9...ason-poll.aspx

TV: The game is only available on ESPN+ - http://www.espn.com/watch/_/id/faa36...ana-vs-bradley
Radio- WMBD 1470 AM and 100.3 FM, and online at www.1470wmbd.com
Live stats- https://bradleybraves.com/sidearmstats/mbball/summary
Chat Room- www.chatzy.com/bradleyfans

Southeastern Louisiana website- https://lionsports.net/index.aspx
SE Louisiana schedule/results- https://lionsports.net/schedule.aspx?path=mbball
Roster- https://lionsports.net/roster.aspx?path=mbball
Coaches- https://lionsports.net/coaches.aspx?path=mbball

Stats- http://www.espn.com/mens-college-bas...tats/_/id/2545

Pending tonight's game at Grambling State, SE Louisiana has only 2 players who average more than 5.5 ppg-
Leading scorer and rebounder Moses Greenwood is a 6'7" senior forward who averages 15.7 ppg & 7.2 rpg. He shoots 53.8% from three point range, though he is only 7-13.
2nd leading scorer Marlain Veal is a 5'9" senior point guard who averages 14.0 ppg and 4.9 assists per game, and 31.4% from three.
Their other 3 starters are 6'8" senior guard Keith Charleston (3.9 ppg & 3.9 rpg, 17% from three), 6'1" junior guard Von Julien (2.7 ppg & 16% from three), and 6'5" junior guard Kajon Brown (3.8 ppg & 7% from three).
As a team, SE Louisiana is one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the country. They are just 25.9% (52-201) . That ranks 346th out of 353 D1 teams.
They average making only 5 three pointers per game out of an average of 20 attempts per game.
 
My glasses are a lot less rose-colored than a few weeks ago. But there is still time to right the ship. Use this game to regain confidence and clean up the messes of the past several games. Get Ari more experience. Re-establish (or find) an identity. And then wipe the slate clean and go into conference season with intent to win it. Protect the home court. Steal road wins. Bring excitement, crowds, and a long-overdue championship to Carver.

That's my BU Christmas wish list, anyway . . .
 
PurpleAceFan said:
I was only able to watch the 2nd half and OT on replay.
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PurpleAceFan said:
30 turnovers from a senior/junior dominated team is stunning to me. So many telegraphed passes I was shocked. Scares me a bit to think about what a long athletic team would do to Bradley's offense.​
Boya did look better on the offensive end, but was out of position a lot on defense. That will come with time. He's definitely showing the potential and I like his motor and attitude a lot.​
Not sure Bradley has a go-to person down the stretch. Who should have the ball in their hands when the game is on the line. I don't see it in Brown.​
Donte Thomas (one of my favorite Braves ever) and his leadership from last year is really missed. I'm struggling finding a leader on this team.​
I really don't like Coach's substitution patterns. It's almost like the players are playing scared of being pulled.​
The raw talent is there. Just need to figure out how to play like a team.​
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I'm pulling this quote from the "last game" post made this morning and continuing it here. I agree with the comment from Purple Ace Fan. The players seem to play "tentative" (playing scared of being pulled). As if their hesitation to make a pass or drive to the lane or take it to the hole - gives the defending opponent an advantage due to the lag time and our players are scared of making a mistake. Does anyone recall the number of fast break points that Bradley made in 2006 beating Kansas and Pitt ? Kansas Coach Bill Self even mentioned after the 2006 game how his team couldn't handle all of Bradley's nimble and quick guards. I also remember how Bradley's defense was so in synch where players would immediately trade off and guard the offensive opponent coming off of a screen. I tribute a lot of that 2006 defense to Bradley assistant Chuck Buescher. Chuck coached a lot of Illinois State Title HS Teams and Chuck emphasized defense on those teams. At this time I don't see any of this during these past 3 or 4 games. I "thought" I did during the SMU and Penn St. games earlier this year - but that was short lived. There is so much to this game that is mental which builds confidences and the ability to take fast break risks.... Which are awesome when done correctly. Bradley has the players - they showed it during the SMU and Penn St. games - they need to regain their confidence. During the Georgia Southern game last night - Nate Kennel showed some confidence with his 3's shooting and Dwayne L-O showed some confidence taking the ball into the paint and his defense. Boya I give the freshman some grace last night - it was only his second game and he looked better. I am not sure what the solution is for this team - but I believe each player needs to strengthen their confidence and "maybe" Wardle lightening up on any threat of quickly pulling a player. Not Sure. GO BRAVES.​
 
After a promising start... the question I now find myself asking is: Can we even compete at home against a team from the Southland Conference at this point? 2 coaches and eight years since Les.... shoot me. :roll:
 
Can’t assume anything today with how we have been playing the last few games but we need to re-establish our defensive identity and try to establish one on offense. The Valley season starts next game. Can’t keep trying to find a rotation. The “Arrival “ better get here real quick
 
Who knows? I just listened to the post game show, and nobody ever even brought it up. Is it some kind of highly classified secret?
Why isn't there anyone in the media who will ask the question? There was no explanation on radio or newspaper after the Georgia Southern game either.

It is also hard to explain why this team suddenly can't make baskets. Today, they shot 34%, were outrebounded 39-32, and we were only 26-39 on FTs, including a couple missed front end of 1 and 1's.
 
Just like all of you, I’m trying to figure out why this team has gotten markedly less effective as the season has progressed. After the tournament success, something changed... and it’s not that anyone stopped caring, trying, or working. I think what I’m seeing is burnout and mental exhaustion. Coach Wardle even said in the postgame “this team needs a break.” I think there may be times when we work our guys too hard... I don’t see people having fun. Also... There are too many times when I see the team lacking a floor leader, or anyone calling huddles on the floor. Wardle is a very strong leader and I hope he’s leaving enough “airspace” for player-leaders to emerge. On the bright side, our early success proves we have what it takes... they ought to go back and watch those games.
 
It felt like a loss the whole way. At the same time i was expecting us to take control and pull away the whole way too. Childs Bar and Boya will be scary next year. Henry and Brown starting back court. The bright side to LVB having a disappointing start to his sr yr is now anything we get is considered a bonus. The real season starts a week from wends. Lets go. Valley season is here. Go Bu. Bar was solid. Eventually Boya will be dominant. Hes fun to watch. Kinda raw but wow. Long as we look good and Win against UNI my optimism about this season will sky rocket. Were due to play real well. We will be better next year. Better than ? Only time will tell. If we win the valley this year. Id almost guarantee we repeat. Could finsh 6th or first or anywhere inbetween. I do not think Drake is forreal, DBJ will lock that guard up. Its going to be alot fun. Go Braves.
 
Today's game could easily have been a loss. So at least we can enjoy the come-from-behind win, instead of sulking about another frustrating loss.
There are some real concerns with this team. Among them: why is the shooting and shot selection so poor recently? And why does the player rotation seem to keep changing when we have a much more experienced roster this season? And for a team that has been one of the better 3-point defensive teams the last couple years, why are even poor shooting teams lighting us up from three?

I am looking forward to the start of the MVC games. I think we still have a good chance to get back on track.

Another area of concern. The attendance today was 5,004. Bradley is averaging 5,019 per game through 7 home games so far. Last season, average attendance was 5,699 per game (15 home games). Bradley needs to average 6,295 per game over their final 8 home games to equal last year's average attendance of 5,699. That is almost 1,300 more per game than what Bradley has been averaging so far this season, and that is not likely. So we are probably looking at a decline in attendance.

Below are the yearly average attendance figures for the past 40+ years. Bradley is still #1 in the MVC, but unless the attendance picks up substantially, we could see the lowest average attendance in 40+ years. And although I cannot find the attendance numbers for earlier years, I believe it has not been this low since Bradley moved from the Armory (which could only seat a little over 4,000) into the Fieldhouse in 1949 (original capacity 8,300, later reduced to 7,800).

Year/rank/Gms..total.....avg....change
2019..........7..35,133..5,019
2018 .......15..85,489..5,699 up 212 (all games at Carver)
2017 #96 15 82,318 5,487 down 466 (all games at Carver)
2016 #91 15 89,299 5,953 up 227 (all games at Carver)
2015 #94 16 91,614 5,726 down 882 (Carver average 5827)
2014 #74 17 112,335 6,608 up 51 (Carver average 6,984)
2013 #79 18 118,024 6,557 down 1,083
2012 #68 16 122,245 7,640 down 807
2011 #56 16 135,148 8,447 down 892
2010 #52 15 140,079 9,339 up 229
2009 #55 18 163,981 9,110 down 490
2008 #52 19 183,392 9,600 down 128
2007 #53 17 165,376 9,728 up 508
2006 #54 14 129,086 9,220 down 117
2005 #51 15 140,065 9,337 up 159
2004 #52 15 137,667 9,178 down 173
2003 #47 14 130,907 9,351 up 279
2002 #47 13 117,935 9,072 down 50
2001 #51 15 136,683 9,112 down 1,066
2000 #41 14 142,495 10,178 up 646
1999 #44 15 142,980 9,532 down 237
1998 #41 13 127,001 9,769 up 144
1997 #41 14 134,755 9,625 down 47
1996 #44 13 125,733 9,672 up 151
1995 #47 14 133,288 9,521 up 707
1994 #46 16 140,700 8,794 up 1,523
1993 #67 13 94,523 7,271 up 278
1992 #78 13 90,904 6,993 down 391
1991 #70 13 95,995 7,384 down 357
1990 #65 13 100,632 7,741 down 1,177
1989 #51 13 115,939 8,918 down 1,098
1988 #36 16 160,263 10,016 up 1,307
1987 #41 14 121,922 8,709 down 199
1986 #37 14 124,712 8,908 up 1,366
1985 #60 15 113,124 7,542 up 350
1984 #62 15 107,881 7,192 down 1,821
1983 #38 16 144,209 9,013 up 1,730
1982 #56 17 123,810 7,283 down 33
1981 #55 14 102,430 7,316 up 63
1980 #59 16 116,050 7,253 up 503
1979 #64 14 94,500 6,750 down 113
1978 #56 16 109,800 6,863
 
The really nice thing about ESPN+ games - if you miss the game (like me) you can replay it. I did a quick replay and came away with some hope. Realize that Southeastern Louisiana is picked second in the Southland Conference preseason poll. Both Childs and Barr played better with 15 points each and 14 rebounds between them. Boya keeps gaining game experience. I need to get use to Bradley and coach Wardle's speed of the game - game control - ie. slow. 60 points is the lowest number of points Southeastern Louisiana has scored this season. Not because of great defense but because of the pace of the game set by Bradley. So here's to the win - a 11 day break until the Braves face Northern Iowa for both teams Mo Valley opener. Here's a little insight and changing the topic a bit. Indiana State - they are scary. I watched them beat Colorado in Hawaii and Indiana State starts their Valley season "at" Loyola Chicago.... That too will be a interesting first game.. Merry Christmas Braves and Braves Fans ...
 
1st off a win is a win no matter how you slice it. Was it ugly? Yup. Should we have lost? Probably but we found a way to keep in it as we held them to just 5 points in the last 6 minutes of the game, shutting them out during the last 2 1/2 minutes. I can't remember when the last time we shot 50% from the field at Carver Arena. But thankfully we made them when it counted which was a good thing as we were just 14 of 26 from the FT line in the 2nd half. And this was after we were 12-13 in the first half. At least we only had 9 turnovers and committed just 18 fouls which was a great improvement from the 30 turnover, 31 foul performance in the last game. Hopefully the guys enjoy their Christmas and get ready to gear up for the Valley season. Need to tighten some things up on defense, get some confidence going on offense and we can compete against anyone in the Valley. Can they? Will they? With as consistently inconsistent that we've been so far your guess is as good as mine.
 
Da Coach said:
Today's game could easily have been a loss. So at least we can enjoy the come-from-behind win, instead of sulking about another frustrating loss.
There are some real concerns with this team. Among them: why is the shooting and shot selection so poor recently? And why does the player rotation seem to keep changing when we have a much more experienced roster this season? And for a team that has been one of the better 3-point defensive teams the last couple years, why are even poor shooting teams lighting us up from three?

I am looking forward to the start of the MVC games. I think we still have a good chance to get back on track.

Another area of concern. The attendance today was 5,004. Bradley is averaging 5,019 per game through 7 home games so far. Last season, average attendance was 5,699 per game (15 home games). Bradley needs to average 6,295 per game over their final 8 home games to equal last year's average attendance of 5,699. That is almost 1,300 more per game than what Bradley has been averaging so far this season, and that is not likely. So we are probably looking at a decline in attendance.

Below are the yearly average attendance figures for the past 40+ years. Bradley is still #1 in the MVC, but unless the attendance picks up substantially, we could see the lowest average attendance in 40+ years. And although I cannot find the attendance numbers for earlier years, I believe it has not been this low since Bradley moved from the Armory (which could only seat a little over 4,000) into the Fieldhouse in 1949 (original capacity 8,300, later reduced to 7,800).

Year/rank/Gms..total.....avg....change
2019..........7..35,133..5,019
2018 .......15..85,489..5,699 up 212 (all games at Carver)
2017 #96 15 82,318 5,487 down 466 (all games at Carver)
2016 #91 15 89,299 5,953 up 227 (all games at Carver)
2015 #94 16 91,614 5,726 down 882 (Carver average 5827)
2014 #74 17 112,335 6,608 up 51 (Carver average 6,984)
2013 #79 18 118,024 6,557 down 1,083
2012 #68 16 122,245 7,640 down 807
2011 #56 16 135,148 8,447 down 892
2010 #52 15 140,079 9,339 up 229
2009 #55 18 163,981 9,110 down 490
2008 #52 19 183,392 9,600 down 128
2007 #53 17 165,376 9,728 up 508
2006 #54 14 129,086 9,220 down 117
2005 #51 15 140,065 9,337 up 159
2004 #52 15 137,667 9,178 down 173
2003 #47 14 130,907 9,351 up 279
2002 #47 13 117,935 9,072 down 50
2001 #51 15 136,683 9,112 down 1,066
2000 #41 14 142,495 10,178 up 646
1999 #44 15 142,980 9,532 down 237
1998 #41 13 127,001 9,769 up 144
1997 #41 14 134,755 9,625 down 47
1996 #44 13 125,733 9,672 up 151
1995 #47 14 133,288 9,521 up 707
1994 #46 16 140,700 8,794 up 1,523
1993 #67 13 94,523 7,271 up 278
1992 #78 13 90,904 6,993 down 391
1991 #70 13 95,995 7,384 down 357
1990 #65 13 100,632 7,741 down 1,177
1989 #51 13 115,939 8,918 down 1,098
1988 #36 16 160,263 10,016 up 1,307
1987 #41 14 121,922 8,709 down 199
1986 #37 14 124,712 8,908 up 1,366
1985 #60 15 113,124 7,542 up 350
1984 #62 15 107,881 7,192 down 1,821
1983 #38 16 144,209 9,013 up 1,730
1982 #56 17 123,810 7,283 down 33
1981 #55 14 102,430 7,316 up 63
1980 #59 16 116,050 7,253 up 503
1979 #64 14 94,500 6,750 down 113
1978 #56 16 109,800 6,863[/QU


You are not going to see attendance improve until the program starts winning convincingly against a weak schedule. That includes the MVC, that is currently ranked around 12 in strength of conferences. I gave up my season tickets a year ago. I don't regret it at all. I, as many others that I know, am not going to pay to watch games against poor programs any more and then pay a maintenance fee on top of that. It doesn't make sense to. I'm much better off, just buying individual game tickets for the ones I want to attend. Those games this year at this point, will be against SIU and ISU. The product has got to get better. It's really simple. We can keep blaming the previous administration, but those days are long gone.
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Da Coach said:
Who knows? I just listened to the post game show, and nobody ever even brought it up. Is it some kind of highly classified secret?
Why isn't there anyone in the media who will ask the question? There was no explanation on radio or newspaper after the Georgia Southern game either.

It is also hard to explain why this team suddenly can't make baskets. Today, they shot 34%, were outrebounded 39-32, and we were only 26-39 on FTs, including a couple missed front end of 1 and 1's.
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Dave Snell is an excellent play by play announcer and loves Bradley basketball as we all do. Unfortunately, when you have an announcer that is an employee of Bradley and receives their income from Bradley, it is unrealistic to expect to get tough questions in a post game interview.
 
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