Illinois State once again made a run but came up just short of the grand prize in the MVC Tournament.
Tag: Arch Madness
Loyola outlasts Northern Iowa at its own game to move on at Arch Madness
Top seed Loyola Chicago looked ready to fall right into the trap set by ninth-seeded Northern Iowa but responded late to move on at the 2018 MVC Tournament.
Valparaiso’s trying first year in MVC capped by early Arch Madness exit
Valparaiso’s first game in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament ended like many of the Crusaders’ other MVC games this season, with a close loss that summed up a tough first year in the league.
Northern Iowa, Missouri State could break MVC quarterfinal dominance by top seeds
Top seeds are nearly unbeatable in the quarterfinals of the MVC Tournament over the last 27 years, but rarely have they faced teams early in the tourney as capable as they will this year.
Redbirds now must wait and hope after MVC final loss
A highly anticipated Missouri Valley Conference Tournament championship game was not the contest most expected or hoped for. And now, with its NCAA Tournament fate no longer in its own hands, it’s going to be a long week of waiting for Illinois State.
Wichita State continues to show national-quality credentials with MVC title
Wichita State’s reload this year should, frankly, be one of the bigger stories nationally of this season. Put it this way: if there was any doubt at the start of the season, there shouldn’t be any more now-the Shockers have become one of the premier programs in the country.
Hinson in form after Southern Illinois toughs out win over Loyola
Goober. Pentecostal tent revival. Brad Pitt. A coach chest-bumping his players. These are just a few of the terms and topics covered after Barry Hinson’s fourth-seeded Southern Illinois Salukis picked up a hard-earned 55-50 win over No. 5 seed Loyola (Ill.) in the quarterfinals of the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference Tournament,
Illinois State displays depth to move on at Arch Madness
In a tough situation early, Illinois State used its depth to keep its terrific season going with a MVC Tournament quarterfinal win over Evansville.
Indiana State’s Lansing vows changes after disappointing season
Indiana State coach Greg Lansing was candid after his team wrapped up a disappointing season with an early exit from the MVC Tournament.
Young Bradley starting to take form under Wardle
Ever so slowly, one of the Missouri Valley Conference’s historic programs is starting to work its way back into becoming a factor again after a long climb.
