Conference Schedule

[IHateWSU]

The last few years they have released the Conference Schedule the Tuesday after Labor Day. Hopefully this year is no different. I am ready to start making plans on a few road trips!

 

[cpacmel]

This week. Maybe even today.

 

[Source]

http://gosycamores.com/documents/2017/9/5/2017_18hoopsschedule.pdf

Indiana State's is out (Yes, I double checked that it is actually 17-18 season. We host the Sycs on 12/31, and visit Terre Haute Jan 20.

 

[cpacmel]

http://www.goredbirds.com/news/2017/9/5/mvc-mens-basketball-schedule-unveiled.aspx

 

[Redbirdfan21]

At first glance I don't see a "tough stretch" of games in a row. Maybe @InSU and @UNI but they are sandwiched with home games vs BU and Valpo. I guess with WSU gone, there isn't any teams that scare me or any possible stretches of games that seem worrisome...

 

[Jsnhbe1Birds]

Sun, Nov. 5, 2017 TBD
vs Lewis (Exhibition)
Normal, Ill.

Sat, Nov. 11, 2017 12 p.m.
at Florida Gulf Coast
Fort Myers, Fla.
12 p.m.

Thu, Nov. 16, 2017 10:30 a.m.
vs South Carolina
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
10:30 a.m.

Fri, Nov. 17, 2017 9:30 a.m. or 12 p.m.
vs Boise State or UTEP
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
9:30 a.m. or 12 p.m.

Sun, Nov. 19, 2017 TBD
vs TBD
Fajardo, Puerto Rico

Wed, Nov. 22, 2017 TBD
vs Quincy
Normal, Ill.

Sat, Nov. 25, 2017 TBD
vs Charleston Southern
Normal, Ill.

Wed, Nov. 29, 2017 TBD
at Nevada
Reno, Nev.

Sat, Dec. 2, 2017 TBD
vs Tulsa
Normal, Ill.

Wed, Dec. 6, 2017 TBD
at BYU
Provo, Utah

Sat, Dec. 9, 2017 TBD
vs Murray State
Normal, Ill.

Sat, Dec. 16, 2017 TBD
at Ole Miss
Oxford, Miss.

Tue, Dec. 19, 2017 TBD
vs UIC
Normal, Ill.

Sat, Dec. 23, 2017 TBD
at Evansville
Evansville, Ind.

Sun, Dec. 31, 2017 TBD
vs Indiana State
Normal, Ill.

Wed, Jan. 3, 2018 TBD
at Drake
Des Moines, Iowa

Sun, Jan. 7, 2018 TBD
vs Missouri State
Normal, Ill.

Wed, Jan. 10, 2018 TBD
vs Loyola Chicago
Normal, Ill.

Sat, Jan. 13, 2018 TBD
at Southern Illinois
Carbondale, Ill.

Wed, Jan. 17, 2018 TBD
vs Bradley
Normal, Ill.

Sat, Jan. 20, 2018 TBD
at Indiana State
Terre Haute, Ind.

Wed, Jan. 24, 2018 TBD
at UNI
Cedar Falls, Iowa

Sat, Jan. 27, 2018 TBD
vs Valparaiso
Normal, Ill.

Tue, Jan. 30, 2018 TBD
at Missouri State
Springfield, Mo.

Sat, Feb. 3, 2018 TBD
vs Evansville
Normal, Ill.

Thu, Feb. 8, 2018 TBD
vs Southern Illinois
Normal, Ill.

Sun, Feb. 11, 2018 TBD
at Valparaiso
Valparaiso, Ind.

Wed, Feb. 14, 2018 TBD
at Bradley
Peoria, Ill.

Sat, Feb. 17, 2018 TBD
vs UNI
Normal, Ill.

Wed, Feb. 21, 2018 TBD
vs Drake
Normal, Ill.

Sat, Feb. 24, 2018 TBD
at Loyola Chicago
Chicago, Ill.

Thu, Mar. 1, 2018 TBD
vs First Round
St. Louis, Mo.
Scottrade Center

Fri, Mar. 2, 2018 TBD
vs Quarterfinal Round
St. Louis, Mo.
Scottrade Center

Sat, Mar. 3, 2018 2:30 p.m. or 5 p.m.
vs Semifinal Round
St. Louis, Mo.
Scottrade Center
2:30 p.m. or 5 p.m.

Sun, Mar. 4, 2018 1 p.m.
vs Championship
St. Louis, Mo.
Scottrade Center
1 p.m.

 

[Red75]

No weekend ISU-BU games this year

 

[isuquinndog]

No weekend ISU-BU games this year

And one of them on a holiday that makes it tough for some guys to watch basketball. :roll:

 

[Jsnhbe1Birds]

No weekend ISU-BU games this year

And one of them on a holiday that makes it tough for some guys to watch basketball. :roll:

Sounds like a great date night. And, if not, you better plan a valentine's week 6-13th.

 

[CB2K]

Tough non-con for a team losing major scoring, minutes and experience. Honestly, winning 7-8 games will be a challenge. DM made headlines for his comments on being essentially snubbed by P5 teams for scheduling but received a nice call from Ole Miss from it. I hope we can deliver some wins against these schools and other programs like Nevada and BYU. I like the schedule for the most part - young team with some tough games right out of the gate.

 

[Joe_Y]

Ton of Saturday games, love it!

 

[ISU FAN 1]

At first glance I don't see a "tough stretch" of games in a row. Maybe @InSU and @UNI but they are sandwiched with home games vs BU and Valpo. I guess with WSU gone, there isn't any teams that scare me or any possible stretches of games that seem worrisome...

Is a tough stretch even possible with the current MVC membership?

 

[RedbirdSoxFan]

At first glance I don't see a "tough stretch" of games in a row. Maybe @InSU and @UNI but they are sandwiched with home games vs BU and Valpo. I guess with WSU gone, there isn't any teams that scare me or any possible stretches of games that seem worrisome...

Is a tough stretch even possible with the current MVC membership?

@Northern Iowa Jan 24th
Valpo Jan 27th
@Missouri State Jan 30th

 

[Source]

At first glance I don't see a "tough stretch" of games in a row. Maybe @InSU and @UNI but they are sandwiched with home games vs BU and Valpo. I guess with WSU gone, there isn't any teams that scare me or any possible stretches of games that seem worrisome...

Is a tough stretch even possible with the current MVC membership?

@Northern Iowa Jan 24th
@Valpo Jan 27th
@Missouri State Jan 30th

Home against Valpo on the 27th but yes, if we have a "tough stretch" that will be it.

 

[RedbirdSoxFan]

Is a tough stretch even possible with the current MVC membership?

@Northern Iowa Jan 24th
@Valpo Jan 27th
@Missouri State Jan 30th

Home against Valpo on the 27th but yes, if we have a "tough stretch" that will be it.

Thanks Source, fixed it. Don't know about Northern Iowa, but I think that Valpo & Missouri State are top 2 in Valley 2017-18, and Valpo & Illinois State top 2 in 2018-19 season. Much depends on if Copeland is eligible, and wearing a Redbird uniform in 2018-19 season.

 

[ISU FAN 1]

At first glance I don't see a "tough stretch" of games in a row. Maybe @InSU and @UNI but they are sandwiched with home games vs BU and Valpo. I guess with WSU gone, there isn't any teams that scare me or any possible stretches of games that seem worrisome...

Is a tough stretch even possible with the current MVC membership?

@Northern Iowa Jan 24th
Valpo Jan 27th
@Missouri State Jan 30th

Relatively speaking, "tough stretch" has been redefined. In all seriousness, the MVC slate is one big mediocre stretch. This is last year's conference without the Shox, and a Redbird team that lost just about everyone. Those teams were 17-1 last season, aided by a mediocre to bad bottom 8.

 

[Tpguy]

Are we having ongoing talks with the Illini visiting Redbird arena this season?

 

[Jsnhbe1Birds]

Are we having ongoing talks with the Illini visiting Redbird arena this season?

What? Doesn't even make sense. The schedule is already out. And, the Illini won't come to Redbird Arena unless forced (which was 5 seconds from happening). They're afraid of ISU now they'll be even more afraid of ISU should they turn into a Butler, Wichita, VCU type.

 

[ISU_DirtyBird]

Really bummed that I've finally moved out of Florida and now they are visiting FGCU. definitely wouldve made the drive for that game if I still lived in Orlando...

 

[Tpguy]

Are we having ongoing talks with the Illini visiting Redbird arena this season?

What? Doesn't even make sense. The schedule is already out. And, the Illini won't come to Redbird Arena unless forced (which was 5 seconds from happening). They're afraid of ISU now they'll be even more afraid of ISU should they turn into a Butler, Wichita, VCU type.

Gosh, you are probably right. I was reading an article in the "Bradley Boosters Boaster" yesterday that mentioned it.