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Braves' earn a 1-1 draw in MVC Opener

Peoria, IL -- The Bradley Braves earned a 1-1 draw against UIC in their MVC Opener.

In a game where both teams looked to begin Missouri Valley Conference play on a high note, Bradley and UIC walked away with a 1-1 draw and their first conference points of the 2025 season.

The Braves and Flames have had some high-energy matchups over the years, and this one was no different. Both sides took early cracks at goal in the first ten minutes. DJ Koulai created the initial attempt for Bradley, while Edouard Nys fired the first shot for UIC.