BRADLEY BRAVES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located in Peoria with 5,217 undergraduates, Bradley University fields a Women's Basketball program that established itself as a Missouri Valley Conference contender during the 2023-24 season under coach Kate Popovec-Goss. The Braves posted an 18-8 overall record anchored by elite home performance—12 wins in just 13 Renaissance Coliseum games compared to a 6-7 road mark—while averaging 72.2 points per game against opponents limited to 64.2. Conference play demonstrated their competitiveness with an 8-4 MVC record positioning them prominently in league standings.

Bradley's roster of 14 players operated with disciplined shot selection and perimeter defense, outscoring opponents by 8.0 points per game on the season. The team's 12-point victory margin at home revealed how Renaissance Coliseum's atmosphere provided tangible advantage, a dynamic reflected in their 6-7 away record. Operating since 1897, the program synthesized historical tradition with Popovec-Goss's coaching methodology, creating balanced offensive production that neither relied on excessive scoring volumes nor defensive collapse, characteristics that sustained their path through conference play.

KEY FACTS

SchoolBradley University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference
DivisionD1
LocationPeoria, Illinois
VenueRenaissance Coliseum
Head CoachKate Popovec-Goss

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
8Micah CooperG
21Kali FortsonF
4Maya FozG
14Inia JonesG
2Lucia LlaveriaG
20Ellie McDermidF
1Claire McDougallG
0Kaylen NelsonG
12Amy O'HaraF
22Tamia PerrymanG
3Lila PosthumaG
30Carlie VickF
10Mya WardleG
11Caitlin WashingtonG

SEASON RECORD

20-13

Overall

14-3

Home

6-10

Away

10-7

Conference

69.7 PPG / 64.2 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Judson University EaglesW 94-33
Nov 12DePaul Blue DemonsW 78-64
Nov 15IU Indianapolis JaguarsL 67-75
Nov 21Western Illinois LeathernecksL 77-84
Nov 23Bellarmine KnightsW 67-38
Nov 28Missouri TigersL 66-73
Nov 29Abilene Christian WildcatsW 80-74
Dec 4Nebraska CornhuskersL 53-92
Dec 7Chicago State CougarsW 85-57
Dec 10South Dakota CoyotesW 65-62
Dec 19Southern Illinois SalukisW 64-47
Dec 21Northern Kentucky NorseW 62-61
Jan 2Belmont BruinsL 57-78
Jan 5Murray State RacersL 82-93
Jan 9Valparaiso BeaconsW 80-44
Jan 11Indiana State SycamoresW 79-74
Jan 17Drake BulldogsW 71-64
Jan 18Northern Iowa PanthersL 70-73
Jan 24Valparaiso BeaconsW 79-39
Jan 25UIC FlamesW 73-63
Jan 30Drake BulldogsW 85-79
Feb 1Illinois State RedbirdsL 54-58
Feb 6Northern Iowa PanthersW 69-47
Feb 7Indiana State SycamoresW 85-75
Feb 14Evansville Purple AcesW 79-68
Feb 15Southern Illinois SalukisW 56-53
Feb 21Murray State RacersL 40-72
Feb 22Belmont BruinsW 51-47
Feb 26UIC FlamesL 53-66
Mar 6Evansville Purple AcesW 82-61
Mar 8Illinois State RedbirdsL 65-66
Mar 13Northern Iowa PanthersL 73-74
Mar 19George Washington RevolutionariesL 60-63

OTHER SPORTS AT BRADLEY

BaseballMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's TennisSoftballWomen's Cross CountryWomen's GolfWomen's SoccerWomen's Swimming & DivingWomen's TennisWomen's Volleyball

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Bradley Women's Basketball compete in?
Bradley Braves Women's Basketball competes in the Missouri Valley Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Bradley play women's basketball home games?
Bradley Women's Basketball plays home games at Renaissance Coliseum in Peoria, IL.
Who is the head coach of Bradley Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Bradley Braves Women's Basketball is Kate Popovec-Goss.
When was Bradley Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Bradley Women's Basketball is not currently available.