Live updates, notes, stats and more from Bradley Braves loss in NIT first round to Dayton Flyers in Peoria, Illinois.

The Bradley Braves earned a bid to the 2026 National Invitation Tournament on Sunday night, and they will host Dayton in the opening round.

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Javon Bennett had 25 points in Dayton's 80-66 win against Bradley on Wednesday in the NIT. Bennett shot 8 for 13 (5 for 10 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line ...

The University of Dayton men’s basketball team dominated Bradley in their game of the 2026 National Invitational Tournament ...

Dayton Flyers (23-11, 14-7 A-10) at Bradley Braves (21-12, 14-8 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Bradley and Dayton meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Braves' ...

What the Bradley Braves men's basketball team said after their season ended with 80-66 loss to the Dayton Flyers on March 18, 2026 at Carver Arena.

The Bradley Braves survived an upset bid by Valparaiso and won their quarterfinal, 90-84 in 2OTs, at the Missouri Valley ...

Northern Iowa Panthers (11-10, 7-4 MVC) at Bradley Braves (13-8, 7-4 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bradley hosts Northern Iowa looking to extend its seven-game home winning ...

BOTTOM LINE: Bradley plays Illinois State after Alex Huibregtse scored 22 points in Bradley's 79-72 loss to the Valparaiso Beacons. The Braves have gone 12-2 at home. Bradley ranks sixth in the MVC in ...