2020 Arch Madness Finals Bradley Vs Valparaiso 1:05PM CT CBS

[VUGrad1314]

Here we go! The final is here! This should be a terrific game!

Bradley: Driven Focused Experienced Talented Deep Complete

You want shooters? They've got them. Quick guards? Got them too. Size that can control the paint and clean the glass? Check. Championship experience and pedigree? Check again. Well coached? Yep. Star power that can take over a game? Roger on that too.


Valpo: Young tough gritty Hard nosed and full of heart.

Core of talented players? You bet. Improving and ascending in all facets with every game? Absolutely. All world star to lead the team? Definitely. Really solid supporting cast around that star? Totally. Ability to step up when needed all throughout the roster? Yes. Championship heart and a fighting spirit that doesn't quit? Oh yeah.

Do both of these teams deserve to be here? 1000%. And this will be a great final!

I look for Valpo to try to keep everyone fresh by mixing up their lineup whenever they can. They will need big games from Krikke and McMillan to counteract Bradley's size. Their ability to stretch Bradley out and open up driving lanes for JFL and Sackey will be key and will allow him to create for their shooters. They will need to generate turnovers and get some easy opportunities as well which is not easy against Bradley.

Bradley is battle tested and experienced. They will look to ride that as a key factor today. Brown and Childs always seem to make the big plays when they have to. Kennell and Tavanainen are dead eye shooters who will provide good supplemental scoring. If their seven footers can control the paint and limit driving lanes for Valpo's guards it will go a long way toward ensuring their success today.

This is going to be awesome and I look forward to a great game! No matter what happens I'm proud of my team and believe that the Valley will be represented very well in the Dance! Let's get it on!

[CrusaderBird]

Give me Freeman Liberty or give me death !

[VUGrad1314]

A big key for Valpo is how we start. We got off to a pretty good start against Missouri State and it helped us weather the storms that came later. The longer we're able to keep ourselves in the game or build a lead the less our legs will be an issue.

[CrusaderBird]

Held off that 5 point lead Bradley had early. Could have easily folded

[glm38]

Congratulations to Bradley. 2 straight arch madness wins is impressive. Go make some noise in the ncaa tournament.

[VUGrad1314]

Congratulations to Bradley! The better team won today. Wardle coached an outstanding game and most of what I said about Bradley came to pass. They showed how tough well coached and complete they are. Represent us well Braves!

[tribecalledquest]

Darrell Brown was really good again today and JaShon Henry provided a nice boost off the bench.

Valpo has an amazing run. JFL is legit. Really really good. I also think Lottich is a good coach. Don’t bail on him.

[VUGrad1314]

Darrell Brown was really good again today and JaShon Henry provided a nice boost off the bench.

Valpo has an amazing run. JFL is legit. Really really good. I also think Lottich is a good coach. Don’t bail on him.

I don't think we're going to. Not after what we saw this week\weekend. Matt Lottich had a great line after the game that makes total sense and should give every Valpo fan hope for the future:

"Last year this program was in a bad spot and it looked like it was falling apart but really it was just coming together."

He's 100% correct. Our best days are ahead of us.

[sixth ace]

Congratulations to the Braves Well fought for Crusaders

Make some noise in the postseason

[Bradleyfan1]

Way 2 go BU. Congrats to Valpo on a great run. DBJ MVP. Dance baby dance.