The College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of performance going forward. BPI represents how many points above or below average a team ...

With 18 games rather than 20, the MVC can try to manipulate its conference schedule based on preseason expectations to have the best teams play each twice while playing the worst teams only once. This ...

Expectations were high for Missouri State entering the 2017 campaign, and maroon-and-white partisans knew the club would rise as high as All-American slugger Jake Burger could take them. With just 14 ...

Illinois State coach Dan Muller is candid in his belief that his team has an obvious “it factor” this season. The Redbirds (18-4, 10-0) are off to their best start in Missouri Valley play and lead the ...

1. Can Illinois State hold off Wichita State and win its first MVC title since 1998? Daniel Allar, Evansville Courier & Press: I still give Wichita State the slight edge in the MVC race. Despite ...