The Drake University men's basketball team begins postseason play Thursday evening in the first round of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament against Bradley. Tipoff against the Braves is set for 8:30 p.m. with the contest being broadcast on MVC TV outlets including Fox Sports Midwest.
The Bulldogs' first opponent is a familiar one. Drake and Bradley closed the regular season on Saturday, Feb. 25, with Bradley winning, 82-74. Prior to that, the teams met Feb. 4 with the Braves prevailing, 79-72, in Peoria.
The two teams also bring opposite streaks to St. Louis as Bradley won three-straight games to close the season while the Bulldogs are on a nine-game skid.