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Game Preview: Bradley at UAB

PEORIA, Ill. – Bradley men's basketball starts the 2023-24 season on Monday night at UAB. The game tips off at 7 PM.

Series History

  • The Braves hold a 2-2 all-time record against the Blazers, with their last matchup in 2001
  • On the road, Bradley is 0-2 in Birmingham, Alabama

About the Blazers

  • The 2023-24 season marks UAB's inaugural season in the AAC, following a very successful season in C-USA last year
  • They compiled a 14-6 conference record and made the C-USA championship before falling to Florida Atlantic
  • In the NIT, UAB made a run to the finals but lost to North Texas
  • They are projected to finish fourth in the AAC this season

About the Braves

  • The Braves made the MVC tournament finals last season after a 16-4 record in conference play
  • In the MVC preseason poll, Bradley was projected to finish third after their first place finish last season
  • Malevy Leons was named to the Preseason All-MVC First Team, while Duke Deen was added to the Third Team

Game Information

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