MVC urgency and mid-major muscle: Thursday night sets up for statement wins--Busting Brackets
Valparaiso Beacons at Illinois State Redbirds
The Illinois State Redbirds entered the season as the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season favorite. It has not gone according to plan, but there is still time to get hot before Arch Madness.
Valparaiso has been pesky all season, including a win over the Redbirds earlier this year. The Beacons are just 3-8 on the road, though, and while they have won back-to-back games, this feels like a tough turnaround spot.
Coach Ryan Pedon’s group needs a statement performance, and this sets up well at home. Expect Illinois State to play with urgency and pull away in the second half.
Murray State Racers at Indiana State Sycamores
A solid Missouri Valley Conference matchup here. Murray State comes in at 18-8 and looking to bounce back after a loss. Indiana State sits at 10-15 and has struggled for consistency.
The Racers have the athletic edge and more firepower on both ends of the floor. Against one of the bottom teams in the league, this feels like a spot where Murray State controls tempo and pulls away.
Northern Iowa Panthers at Belmont Bruins
The Panthers head to Nashville to take on Belmont in a key Missouri Valley showdown. Northern Iowa is 16-9, while Belmont sits at 22-4 and remains near the top of the standings.
The Bruins are coming off a loss, which only adds urgency in this spot. If Belmont wants to stay in control of the race, this is a must-win at home. Look for the Bruins to respond with a strong offensive performance.
Hoops HD Daily Rundown – Thursday, Feb 12th--Hoops HD
UTR WATCH:
-Tonight’s slate is all Under the Radar games
-Northern Iowa @ Belmont (Missouri Valley) – Belmont’s at-large hopes may have vanished after their loss at Bradley over the weekend. They face a very good and red hot Northern Iowa team that is exceptionally dangerous now that they’re healthy. This should be a good one tonight
2.12.26 Game Analysis--Basket Under Review
A pristine Mid Major only slate today. Let's dive in...
- A healthier Northern Iowa has regained their footing in the Valley...[Subscriber content] Of course Belmont's offensive structure can quickly render an elite rim denial defense moot...[Subscriber content]
Seven Teams Fighting For Five Spots--Valley Hoops Insider
Under the Radar – Week 15--Hoops HD
After that we run through the other 22 UTR leagues and look at how Liberty is still unbeaten (albeit barely) in Conference USA, and Belmont had a tough loss at Bradley that will probably end their at-large hopes.
Tyler Lundblade Named to E*TRADE Men's 3-Point Championship Watch List--belmontbruins.com
Women’s Basketball Returns to the Curb, Hosts UIC Friday Night--belmontbruins.com
Ellie McDermid named January Prairie Farms Athlete of the Month--bradleybraves.com
Aces Begin Four Game Homestand Friday Night Against Bradley--gopurpleaces.com
Redbirds Begin Road Trip Friday At Southern Illinois--goredbirds.com
Indiana State eyes momentum in matchup with Murray State--Indiana Statesman
Young added to State Farm College 3-Point Championship Watch List--gosycamores.com
Women’s basketball travels to Northern Iowa--Indiana Statesman
Look on the bright side; In wake of UNI disaster, Racer men are still in great spot in Valley--Murray Ledger and Times
Tristan Smith named to watch list for 2026 State Farm College Slam Dunk Championship--unipanthers.com
SIU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME CAPSULE ILLINOIS STATE AT SIU--Dawg Bites
Salukis Back in Banterra for Friday Tilt Versus Redbirds--siusalukis.com
Women’s Basketball Begins Four-Game Road Trip Versus Belmont Friday Night--uicflames.com
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