| Bradley Braves | |
| University | Bradley University |
|---|---|
| Conference(s) | Missouri Valley Conference |
| NCAA | Division I |
| Athletics director | Dr. Michael Cross |
| Location | Peoria, IL |
| Varsity teams | 13 (6 men's, 7 women's) |
| Basketball arena | Carver Arena |
| Mascot | None |
| Nickname | Braves |
| Fight song | Charge On! |
| Colors | Red and White
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| Homepage | BUBraves.com |
The Bradley Braves are the intercollegiate athletics teams of Bradley University, located in Peoria, Illinois.
Bradley is best known for its college basketball success. Bradley has been to eight NCAA tournaments, including two national championship games, three Elite 8's, and four Sweet 16's. Bradley has an overall NCAA Tournament record of 11-8.
Bradley has been to the NIT 20 times and won it four times. Their postseason NIT record is 25-17. Only one school (St. Johns- 27 times) has been to more NITs, or won it more (St. John's 6 times).
Years in NIT-1938, 1939 (third), 1947, 1949 (fourth), 1950 (second), 1957 (won), 1958, 1959 (second), 1960 (won), 1962, 1964 (won), 1965, 1968, 1982 (won), 1985, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2001.
Contents |
| Season | Bowl | Champion | Runner-Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Corn Bowl | Western Illinois | 21 | Bradley | 3 |
| 1959 | Corn Bowl | Bradley | 10 | Minnesota State | 3 |
| 1960 | Corn Bowl | Bradley | 21 | North Dakota | 17 |