Peoria, IL -- Bradley men's basketball will host SIUE in a preseason exhibition from Carver Arena!

Bradley men's basketball will officially kick off it's home basketball slate with a preseason exhibition against the SIUE Cougars out of the Ohio Valley Conference. 

Gameday Information 
Bradley Braves vs SIUE Cougars (Exh.)
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 28th | 7:00 PM
Live Coverage: Live Stats | Tickets | No Live Stream or Radio Broadcast
Location: Carver Arena in Peoria, IL

Fans will get their first look at the 2026-27 Bradley men's basketball team inside Carver Arena on Wednesday night. The roster features a largely new cast of players alongside several fan favorites returning from last season. Wednesday's matchup will mark Bradley's second preseason exhibition after the Braves traveled south to St. Louis, Missouri, to take on the Saint Louis Billikens.

Bradley welcomes 10 newcomers to the 2026-27 squad, who will join the program's five returning players in Dietrich Richardson, Gus Rugaard, Gustavo Guimarães, Jackson Seastrunk, and Timoty van der Knaap. Head coach Brian Wardle enters his 12th season at the helm of the Braves program. During his tenure, Wardle has led Bradley to three Missouri Valley Conference titles and multiple postseason appearances, including trips to the NCAA Tournament and the NIT. The Braves have also won 20 or more games in every season since 2022-23 and have finished no lower than third in the MVC standings.

SIUE will also conclude its preseason schedule with a trip to Peoria after previously hosting Arkansas State in an exhibition matchup. The Cougars return a handful players from last season's team, which finished with a 19-13 overall record and placed fifth in the Ohio Valley Conference. Head coach Brian Barone is entering his eighth season leading the program. Over his seven seasons at the helm, Barone has recorded more than 100 wins and guided the Cougars to the first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history in 2025.

Wednesday's exhibition will not be available via streaming or radio broadcast. However, a public live-stats link will be available for fans unable to attend in person. Fans are encouraged to follow Bradley's social media accounts on X, Instagram, and Facebook for in-game content and updates.

Bradley will open the regular season against Monmouth College on Monday, November 2, at 7 p.m. The regular season opener will be available to stream on ESPN+. Fans can also tune in to 1470 WMBD for the Bradley Basketball radio broadcast featuring Dave Snell and Chad Kliene. Tickets for the season opener can be purchased online here.