The Bradley Braves men's basketball team meets the North Alabama Lions in the first round of the 2025 National Invitational Tournament at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Carver Arena in Peoria. The Braves (26-8) are in the NIT for the third season in a row and the 24th time overall in its history.

After making deep runs in their conference tournaments, more postseason basketball awaits the Lions & Gamecocks

The Bradley Braves will host the North Alabama Lions at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the first round of the 2025 National Invitation Tournament, it was revealed Sunday night. The Braves (26-8) finished as the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament runner-up earned an automatic bid as an "exempt team" under the tournament's new rules.

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The Bradley Braves are headed to the NIT for the 3rd consecutive year and learned Sunday who they’re opening round opponent would be. For the 2nd straight season, the Braves start the tournament at Carver Arena.