Ben Jacobson explains how Bradley got back in Sunday's Arch Madness title game Dargan Southard, msouthard@gannett.com
ST. LOUIS — Cram 10 desperate teams into a single venue, and a lot can unfold in one weekend. That’s the beauty, and the perils, of Arch Madness.
Bradley arrived with an average conference ledger and exited with a stunning NCAA Tournament ticket. Loyola entered with dreams of another magical March run, only to have them reduced to an NIT appearance. Southern Illinois coach Barry Hinson came to St. Louis with a hot team looking to do damage. He left unemployed.