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Bradley Today
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Bradley Braves face Northern Iowa Panthers in MVC Tournament
Catch the action on TV or streaming as both teams vie for an NCAA Tournament berth
Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:35am
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The No. 4 seed Northern Iowa Panthers (17-13) will take on the No. 5 seed Bradley Braves (19-11) in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament on Friday, March 13th. The game will tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET at Xtream Arena, with both teams looking to advance one step closer to an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Why it matters
This matchup features two strong teams from the MVC conference, which is known for producing NCAA Tournament teams. The winner will move on in the conference tournament, putting them one step closer to securing an automatic bid to the Big Dance.
The details
Northern Iowa and Bradley faced off twice during the regular season, with each team winning one game. This rubber match in the conference tournament will determine which squad advances. Both teams have had strong seasons and will be eager to punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament through the MVC tournament.
- The game will tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 13, 2026.
The players
Northern Iowa Panthers
The No. 4 seed in the MVC tournament, the Northern Iowa Panthers finished the regular season with a 17-13 record.
Bradley Braves
The No. 5 seed in the MVC tournament, the Bradley Braves finished the regular season with a 19-11 record.
What’s next
The winner of this game will advance to the next round of the MVC tournament, moving one step closer to an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
This matchup between Northern Iowa and Bradley features two strong teams from the MVC conference, both of which are looking to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament through the conference tournament.
