Missouri Valley Conference

Missouri Valley Conference. The conference was established in 1907 and is a member of the NCAA Division I. The conference is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and consists of 12 member schools, including Bradley University, Drake University, and University of Northern Iowa. The conference has a rich history, with notable alumni such as Larry Bird, who played for Indiana State University, and Shaquille Harrison, who played for Tulsa University.

● History

The conference was founded in 1907 by five schools, including University of Missouri, University of Kansas, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Nebraska, and Iowa State University. Over the years, the conference has undergone several changes, with schools such as Oklahoma State University and University of Oklahoma leaving to join the Big 12 Conference. The conference has also added new members, including Valparaiso University and Loyola University Chicago. Notable events in the conference's history include the 1979 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, where Magic Johnson and Michigan State University defeated Larry Bird and Indiana State University in the championship game, and the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, where Northern Iowa University upset University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

● Member Schools

The conference consists of 12 member schools, including Belmont University, Bradley University, Drake University, Evansville University, Illinois State University, Indiana State University, Loyola University Chicago, Missouri State University, Northern Iowa University, Southern Illinois University, University of Northern Iowa, and Valparaiso University. These schools are located in the Midwest and compete in various sports, including basketball, football, and baseball. Notable coaches in the conference include Gregg Marshall, who coached at Wichita State University, and Chris Lowery, who coached at Southern Illinois University. The conference also has notable rivalries, including the Arch Madness tournament, which features teams from the conference competing in St. Louis, Missouri.

● Conference Championships

The conference awards championships in various sports, including basketball, football, and baseball. The conference also awards individual awards, such as the Larry Bird Trophy, which is awarded to the conference's player of the year in basketball. Notable winners of the award include Doug McDermott, who played for Creighton University, and Fred VanVleet, who played for Wichita State University. The conference also competes in the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, where teams such as Loyola University Chicago and Northern Iowa University have had success in recent years.

● Sports Sponsored

The conference sponsors 17 sports, including basketball, football, baseball, softball, and volleyball. The conference also sponsors sports such as golf, tennis, and track and field. Notable athletes in the conference include Caleb Swanigan, who played basketball for Purdue University, and Paul DeJong, who played baseball for Illinois State University. The conference also has notable teams, including the Drake University football team, which competes in the NCAA Division I FCS football.

● Facilities

The conference's member schools have a variety of facilities, including Carver Arena, which is home to the Bradley University basketball team, and Redbird Arena, which is home to the Illinois State University basketball team. The conference also has notable facilities such as Enterprise Center, which hosts the Arch Madness tournament, and Hulman Center, which is home to the Indiana State University basketball team. Notable events held at these facilities include the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament and the Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament. The conference's facilities are also used for other events, such as concerts and conventions, and are hosted by cities such as St. Louis, Missouri, Springfield, Missouri, and Des Moines, Iowa. Category:National Collegiate Athletic Association conferences