https://bradleybraves.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Bradley University Athleticsen-us60https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/6/9/kara-blair-named-head-coach-of-bradley-womens-golf.aspxhttps://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/6/9/kara-blair-named-head-coach-of-bradley-womens-golf.aspxWomen's Golf

PEORIA, Ill. — Former IU Indianapolis women's golf standout and rising collegiate coach Kara Blair has been named head coach of the Bradley University Women's Golf program, Bradley Athletics Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Chris Reynolds announced.]]>Welcome Kara BlairTue, 9 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CST1033684https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/6/8/track-field-jamie-phillips-to-run-in-mens-800m-at-ncaa-outdoor-championships.aspxhttps://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/6/8/track-field-jamie-phillips-to-run-in-mens-800m-at-ncaa-outdoor-championships.aspxTrack & Field

PEORIA, Ill. – Jamie Phillips is set to compete in the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Phillips will run in the Men's 800m Semifinals on Wednesday, June 10, at time at Hayward Field.]]>Jamie Next Stop EugeneMon, 8 Jun 2026 14:00:00 CST3033682https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/6/5/lynn-anderson-named-13th-head-coach-of-bradley-softball.aspxhttps://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/6/5/lynn-anderson-named-13th-head-coach-of-bradley-softball.aspxSoftball

PEORIA, Ill. -- Lynn Anderson, a proven program builder with head coaching success and a strong background in player development, has been named the 13th head coach of the Bradley University Softball program, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Chris Reynolds announced.]]>Lynn Anderson AnnouncementFri, 5 Jun 2026 14:00:00 CST733683https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/31/track-field-oregon-bound-phillips-qualifies-for-mens-800m-semifinal-at-ncaa-outdoor-championships.aspxhttps://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/31/track-field-oregon-bound-phillips-qualifies-for-mens-800m-semifinal-at-ncaa-outdoor-championships.aspxTrack & Field

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Jamie Phillips qualifies for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Ore., after finishing in third place in heat two of the Men's 800m Quarterfinals at the NCAA West First Round on Friday night.]]>TF West First Round RecapSun, 31 May 2026 13:00:00 CST3033681https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/29/general-trixie-wraith-named-may-prairie-farms-athlete-of-the-month.aspxhttps://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/29/general-trixie-wraith-named-may-prairie-farms-athlete-of-the-month.aspxGeneral, Track & Field

PEORIA, Ill. -- Senior Trixie Wraith of the track & field team is the May Prairie Farms Bradley Athlete of the Month, earning the honor after a fan vote.]]>Trixie Wraith PFFri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 CST133680https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/27/general-vote-for-may-prairie-farms-athlete-of-the-month.aspxhttps://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/27/general-vote-for-may-prairie-farms-athlete-of-the-month.aspxGeneral, Baseball, Track & Field

PEORIA, Ill. -- It's time to vote for the Prairie Farms Bradley Athlete of the Month! As summer nears, it's time to look back at May and vote for which Brave had the best month of action.]]>May PF NominationsWed, 27 May 2026 10:25:00 CST133678https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/26/track-field-eight-braves-set-for-ncaa-west-first-round-in-fayetteville.aspxhttps://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/26/track-field-eight-braves-set-for-ncaa-west-first-round-in-fayetteville.aspxTrack & Field

PEORIA, Ill. – Eight Braves travel to Fayetteville, Ark., for the first rounds of the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, hosted in Arkansas, from May 27-30.]]>TF West First Round PreviewTue, 26 May 2026 12:00:00 CST3033677https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/21/record-setting-eight-track-field-athletes-qualify-for-ncaa-west-first-round.aspxhttps://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/21/record-setting-eight-track-field-athletes-qualify-for-ncaa-west-first-round.aspxTrack & Field

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A program-record-setting eight Bradley Track & Field athletes have qualified to compete in the NCAA West First Round in Fayetteville, Ark., as the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Committee announced the qualifiers for the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships.]]>TF NCAA Qualifiers 2026Thu, 21 May 2026 09:05:00 CST3033674https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/19/bradley-athletics-names-tom-hammerton-general-manager-of-basketball.aspxhttps://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/19/bradley-athletics-names-tom-hammerton-general-manager-of-basketball.aspxGeneral, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball

Peoria, IL - Bradley University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Chris Reynolds announced today that lifelong Peorian, Tom Hammerton, has been named General Manager of Basketball for the Braves' men's and women's basketball programs.]]>GM Basketball Tue, 19 May 2026 15:30:00 CST133673https://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/19/academics-student-development-trixie-wraith-named-busey-bank-scholar-athlete-of-the-week.aspxhttps://bradleybraves.com/news/2026/5/19/academics-student-development-trixie-wraith-named-busey-bank-scholar-athlete-of-the-week.aspxGeneral, Track & Field, Academics & Student Development

PEORIA, Ill. -- Bradley University track & field athlete Trixie Wraith has been named this week's Busey Bank Scholar-Athlete of the Week, announced Tuesday. Wraith was honored after winning the 1500m and 5000m conference titles at the 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships.]]>Trixie Wraith Busey 5-19-26Tue, 19 May 2026 15:00:00 CST3233672