Valparaiso visits the UIC Flames after Cooper Schwieger scored 21 points in the Beacons' 76-65 loss to the Bradley Braves.

Shooting it since I started basketball as a kid ... So OK, we'll take 3." MVC box score: Bradley 61, UIC 60 The Braves were 8 points down with just 1:50 left and looked headed for the same ...

Bradley and UIC will hit the court in a matchup of MVC opponents. Saturday's meeting is the first this season between the two teams.

Four different players scored in double figures as the Panthers won in their final regular-season game at the McLeod Center.

Duke Deen is a different breed of player, a one-of-a-kind talent who personally took apart Valparaiso three points at a time ...

With the loss the Panthers will be the three seed at Arch Madness which begins on Thursday in St. Louis. UNI will play the 8:30 p.m., approximate, game Friday.

UIC Flames (12-14, 9-8 MVC) at Bradley Braves (11-17, 5-12 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Soleil Barnes and Bradley host Keke Rimmer and UIC in MVC action Saturday.

PEORIA — The Bradley Braves went from the high ground ... They went into a Jan. 28 home game rematch with UIC in first place with a 9-1 Valley record, 18-3 overall and with a vote in hand ...

The Northern Iowa Panthers (20-10, 14-5 MVC) aim to build on a three-game road winning streak when they visit the Bradley Braves ... winning 74-52 against UIC. Advertisement Article continues ...

NEXT UP Both teams finish the regular season on Sunday. Bradley hosts Northern Iowa and Valparaiso travels to play UIC. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data ...

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) Darius Hannah scored 22 points as Bradley beat Valparaiso 76-65 on Wednesday night.

The UIC Flames (17-13, 9-10 MVC ... Valparaiso is coming into this game having lost to Bradley 76-65 in their last outing. Cooper Schwieger led the team with 21 points and two blocks.