For the first time in 13 years, the Braves are in the NCAA Tournament. Bradley opens up on the national stage against second-seeded Michigan State. Tipoff on Thursday in Des Moines is at approximately 1:45 p.m.
ABOUT THE BRAVES
• Bradley is 20-14 after winning the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship.
• The Braves earned the five seed for Arch Madness and defeated No. 4 Missouri State, No. 1 Loyola and No. 6 Northern Iowa to win their third title.
• Bradley was one of the hottest teams down the stretch – claiming 12 of its final 16 games, including a 9-2 record in its last 11 contests.