The Braves' athletic program is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC)[2] and competes at the NCAA Division I level.

[5] A member of the Missouri Valley Conference, Bradley University sponsors teams in seven men's and eight women's NCAA sanctioned sports.

The two-page spread, heavy with photographs taken at a tournament in New Orleans, Louisiana, keyed in on the enthusiasm and school spirit of the cheerleaders.

Perhaps as irony, Bradley's basketball team, in action vs. Holy Cross, was shot as background for their avid supporters.

He became the program's 14th head coach in history in 2015 and led the Braves men's basketball team to the NCAA Tournament in 2019.

[9] The Bradley football program was initiated in 1897, concomitant with the school's founding; three games were played by the fledgling squad, resulting in an 0–3 record.

The Braves continued to field a gridiron team every year, with exception of the interruption of World War II (1943–1945), through the 1970 season.

Upon the retirement of head coach Billy Stone, coupled with other considerations, the football program was at that point discontinued.

The mascot was not around for long as a connection to the university, and a lack of support led to its official demise in 2000 when the school dropped the bobcat.

Members have the opportunity to join the executive board, which gives them a chance to communicate with the athletes and coaches to see how they can help each other for their upcoming season as well as provide ideas and designs for future giveaways.