Missouri Valley Conference
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| Established | 1907 |
| Members | 10 |
| Sports fielded | 19 (9 men's, 10 women's) |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Midwest |
| States | 6 - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Commissioner | Doug Elgin |
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The Missouri Valley Conference (also called MVC or simply "The Valley") is a college athletic conference whose members are located in the midwestern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I and is generally considered one of the best mid-major conferences in the country, although many observers are beginning to grant the conference "high-major" status in men's basketball.[1] [1]
Founded in 1907, the MVC is the nation's second oldest Division I collegiate athletic conference. Some consider the MVC formed from the split of the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MVIAA) in 1928. Several schools of that conference formed the MVC, while others retained the MVIAA name, which would ultimately become the Big Eight Conference. Both conferences claim the same history.
During the 2006-2007 college basketball season, MVC teams hold a 74-27 non-conference record, including a record of 44-1 at home.
The MVC has not sponsored football since 1985, but five members have football programs in the Gateway Football Conference of Division I FCS (formerly I-AA), and a sixth competes in another FCS conference, the Pioneer Football League.
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[edit] Membership
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment | Nickname |
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| Bradley University | Peoria, Illinois | 1897 | Private/Non-sectarian | 6,105 | Braves |
| Creighton University | Omaha, Nebraska | 1878 | Private/Catholic(Jesuit) | 6,716 | Bluejays |
| Drake University | Des Moines, Iowa | 1881 | Private/Non-sectarian | 5,221 | Bulldogs |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, Indiana | 1854 | Private/Methodist | 2,350 | Purple Aces |
| Illinois State University | Normal, Illinois | 1857 | Public | 20,757 | Redbirds |
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute, Indiana | 1865 | Public | 10,760 | Sycamores |
| Missouri State University | Springfield, Missouri | 1905 | Public | 22,785 | Bears |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, Iowa | 1876 | Public | 14,070 | Panthers |
| Southern Illinois University | Carbondale, Illinois | 1869 | Public | 21,000 | Salukis |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, Kansas | 1895 | Public | 15,000 | Shockers |
[edit] Affiliate members
- Eastern Illinois University (men's soccer, not sponsored by the Ohio Valley Conference)
- Western Kentucky University (men's soccer, not sponsored by the Sun Belt Conference)
- Drury University (baseball, began play in the 2007 season)
[edit] Former members
- Butler University - 1932-1942
- University of Cincinnati - 1957-1969
- University of Detroit Mercy, formerly University of Detroit - 1949-1956
- University of Houston - 1951-1959
- Kansas State University - 1913-1928
- University of Louisville - 1963-1974
- University of Kansas - 1908-1928
- University of Memphis, formerly Memphis State University - 1968-1973
- New Mexico State University - 1970-1983
- University of North Texas, formerly North Texas State University - 1957-1974
- Oklahoma State University, formerly Oklahoma A&M - 1928-1956
- Saint Louis University - 1937-1974
- University of Tulsa - 1935-1996
- Washburn University - 1935-1942
- Washington University in St. Louis - 1928-1942
- West Texas A&M University, formerly West Texas State University - 1972-1985
[edit] Basketball Tournament Champions by Year
The Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Championship is often referred to as Arch Madness, in reference to the Gateway Arch at the tournament's present location of St. Louis, Missouri, and a play on "March Madness".
| Season | Men's Champion | Women's Champion |
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| 1977 | Southern Illinois | No Tournament |
| 1978 | Creighton | No Tournament |
| 1979 | Indiana State | No Tournament |
| 1980 | Bradley | No Tournament |
| 1981 | Creighton | No Tournament |
| 1982 | Tulsa | No Tournament |
| 1983 | Illinois State | Illinois State |
| 1984 | Tulsa | No Tournament |
| 1985 | Wichita State | No Tournament |
| 1986 | Tulsa | No Tournament |
| 1987 | Wichita State | Southern Illinois |
| 1988 | Bradley | Eastern Illinois |
| 1989 | Creighton | Illinois State |
| 1990 | Illinois State | Southern Illinois |
| 1991 | Creighton | Missouri State |
| 1992 | Missouri State | Missouri State |
| 1993 | Southern Illinois | Missouri State |
| 1994 | Southern Illinois | Missouri State |
| 1995 | Southern Illinois | Drake |
| 1996 | Tulsa | Missouri State |
| 1997 | Illinois State | Drake |
| 1998 | Illinois State | Drake |
| 1999 | Creighton | Evansville |
| 2000 | Creighton | Drake |
| 2001 | Indiana State | Missouri State |
| 2002 | Creighton | Creighton |
| 2003 | Creighton | Missouri State |
| 2004 | Northern Iowa | Missouri State |
| 2005 | Creighton | Illinois State |
| 2006 | Southern Illinois | Missouri State |
| 2007 | Creighton | Drake |
[edit] Conference facilities
| School | Football stadium | Capacity | Basketball arena | Capacity |
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| Bradley | Non-Football School | N/A | Carver Arena | 11,433 |
| Creighton | Non-Football School | N/A | Qwest Center Omaha | 17,560 |
| Drake | Drake Stadium | 14,000 | Knapp Center | 7,002 |
| Evansville | Non-Football School | N/A | Roberts Stadium | 13,252 |
| Illinois State | Hancock Stadium | 15,000 | Redbird Arena | 10,200 |
| Indiana State | Memorial Stadium | 12,764 | Hulman Center | 10,200 |
| Missouri State | Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex | 16,300 | Hammons Student Center | 8,846 |
| Northern Iowa | UNI-Dome | 16,000 | McLeod Center | 7,000 |
| Southern Illinois | McAndrew Stadium | 17,000 | SIU Arena | 9,628 |
| Wichita State | Non-Football School | N/A | Charles Koch Arena | 10,492 |
[edit] Basketball Attendance
| 2006-2007 Average Men's Basketball Attendance | |
| School | Average Attendance |
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| Creighton | 15,909 |
| Wichita State | 10,478 |
| Bradley | 9,817 |
| Southern Illinois | 7,743 |
| Missouri State | 7,359 |
| Northern Iowa | 6,298 |
| Evansville | 5,494 |
| Drake | 5,458 |
| Illinois State | 5,092 |
| Indiana State | 4,328 |
The Valley is well known for having some of the most dedicated fanbases in all of college basketball, with several members regularly selling out their large arenas on a nightly basis throughout the year. One member (Wichita State) sold out every single game for the 2006-07 season, while another member (Creighton) continues to reset the state of Nebraska attendance record for a college basketball game every season.
In 2006-07, the Valley maintained it's position as the eighth ranked conference in average attendance. Official NCAA attendance figures
[edit] MVC Champions - Football
| Season | Champion |
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| 1928 | Drake |
| 1929 | Drake |
| 1930 | Drake & Oklahoma A&M |
| 1931 | Drake |
| 1932 | Oklahoma A&M |
| 1933 | Oklahoma A&M |
| 1934 | Washington (MO) |
| 1935 | Tulsa & Washington (MO) |
| 1936 | Creigton & Tulsa |
| 1937 | Tulsa |
| 1938 | Tulsa |
| 1939 | Washington (MO) |
| 1940 | Tulsa |
| 1941 | Tulsa |
| 1942 | Tulsa |
| 1943 | Tulsa |
| 1944 | Oklahoma A&M |
| 1945 | Oklahoma A&M |
| 1946 | Tulsa |
| 1947 | Tulsa |
| 1948 | Oklahoma A&M |
| 1949 | Detroit |
| 1950 | Tulsa |
| 1951 | Tulsa |
| 1952 | Houston |
| 1953 | Detroit & Oklahoma A&M |
| 1954 | Wichita State |
| 1955 | Detroit & Wichita State |
| 1956 | Houston |
| 1957 | Houston |
| 1958 | North Texas State |
| 1959 | Houston & North Texas State |
| 1960 | Wichita State |
| 1961 | Wichita State |
| 1962 | Tulsa |
| 1963 | Cincinnati & Wichita State |
| 1964 | Cincinnati |
| 1965 | Tulsa |
| 1966 | North Texas State & Tulsa |
| 1967 | North Texas State |
| 1968 | Memphis State |
| 1969 | Memphis State |
| 1970 | Louisville |
| 1971 | Memphis State |
| 1972 | Drake, Louisville, & West Texas State |
| 1973 | North Texas State & Tulsa |
| 1974 | Tulsa |
| 1975 | Tulsa |
| 1976 | New Mexico State & Tulsa |
| 1977 | West Texas State |
| 1978 | New Mexico State |
| 1979 | West Texas State |
| 1980 | Tulsa |
| 1981 | Drake & Tulsa |
| 1982 | Tulsa |
| 1983 | Tulsa |
| 1984 | Tulsa |
| 1985 | Tulsa |
- (Remaining MVC schools that play football are part of the Gateway Football Conference or the Pioneer Football League.)
[edit] References
- ^ Katz, Andy (2006-11-07). The MVC is entrenching itself with the big boys. ESPN.com. Retrieved on November 7, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Missouri Valley Conference Official Website
- ValleyTalk.net (MVC Fan Forum)
- MVC Coverage on Collegehoops.net
| Missouri Valley Conference |
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| Bradley • Creighton (Bluejays) • Drake (Bulldogs) • Evansville • Illinois State (Redbirds) • Indiana State • Missouri State (Bears) • Northern Iowa (Panthers) • Southern Illinois • Wichita State |
