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Missouri Valley Conference
| Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) |
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| Established | 1907 |
| Association | NCAA |
| Division | Division I non-football |
| Members | 10 |
| Sports fielded | 19 (men's: 9; women's: 10) |
| Region | Midwestern United States |
| Headquarters | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Commissioner | Doug Elgin |
| Website | mvc-sports.com |
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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.
Founded in 1907 as the Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MVIAA), the MVC is the nation's second oldest Division I collegiate athletic conference. However, some consider the MVC to have been formed from a split of the MVIAA in 1928. Most of the larger MVIAA schools formed a conference that retained the MVIAA name and would ultimately become the Big Eight Conference. The smaller schools, plus Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University, which ultimately [re]joined the Big Eight in 1957), formed the MVC. During the Big Eight's existence, both conferences claimed 1907 as their founding date, as well as the same history through 1927. It has never been definitively established which conference is the original and which is the spin-off.
During the 2006–2007 college basketball season, MVC teams held a 74–27 non-conference record, including a record of 44–1 at home. The Valley finished in the Top 6 of the RPI and ahead of a BCS conference for the second consecutive year, while also garnering multiple NCAA bids for the ninth straight year and 12th of 14.[1]
The MVC has not sponsored football since 1985, when it was classified as a I-A (now FBS) conference, but five members have football programs in the Missouri Valley Football Conference (known as the Gateway from 1985–2008) of Division I FCS (formerly I-AA), and a sixth competes in another FCS conference, the Pioneer Football League. The Missouri Valley Conference shares its name with the Missouri Valley Football Conference, and the two also operate from the same headquarters complex in St. Louis. However, the two are separate administratively.
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Sports
The Missouri Valley Conference sponsors championship competition in eight men's and ten women's sports:
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Men's Intercollegiate Sports (# of Participating Schools)
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Women's Intercollegiate Sports (# of Participating Schools)
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Membership
| Institution | Location – City | Location – State | Founded | Type | Enrollment | Nickname | Joined |
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| Bradley University | Peoria | Illinois | 1897 | Private | 6,100 | Braves | 1948 |
| Creighton University | Omaha | Nebraska | 1878 | Private | 7,300 | Bluejays | 19771 |
| Drake University | Des Moines | Iowa | 1881 | Private | 5,200 | Bulldogs | 19072 |
| University of Evansville | Evansville | Indiana | 1854 | Private | 3,050 | Purple Aces & Lady Aces | 1994 |
| Illinois State University | Normal | Illinois | 1857 | Public | 20,800 | Redbirds | 1981 |
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute | Indiana | 1865 | Public | 10,760 | Sycamores | 1977 |
| Missouri State University | Springfield | Missouri | 1905 | Public | 20,800 | Bears & Lady Bears | 1990 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls | Iowa | 1876 | Public | 15,000 | Panthers | 1991 |
| Southern Illinois University | Carbondale | Illinois | 1869 | Public | 20,900 | Salukis | 1975 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita | Kansas | 1895 | Public | 15,000 | Shockers | 1945 |
- Notes
- Also was a member from 1928 to 1948
- Withdrew from conference from 1951–1956
Affiliate members
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (men's soccer, 2010–present)
- University of Central Arkansas (men's soccer, 2010–present)
Former affiliate members
- Western Kentucky University (men's soccer, 1997–2007)
- Vanderbilt University (men's soccer, 1997–2005)
- Belmont University (men's soccer, 2000)
- Texas Christian University (men's soccer, 2000)
- University of Tulsa (men's soccer, 2000–2004)
- Southern Methodist University (men's soccer, 2000–2004)
- Eastern Illinois University (men's soccer, 1996–2010; women's cross country, 1982–1991; volleyball 1982–1991)
- Western Illinois University (women's cross country, 1982–1991; softball 1983–1992; volleyball 1982–1991)
Former members
- Butler University – 1932–1934
- University of Cincinnati – 1957–1969
- University of Detroit – 1949–1956, currently University of Detroit Mercy
- Grinnell College – 1918–1939
- University of Houston – 1951–1959
- University of Iowa – 1907–1908
- Iowa State College – 1907–1928, currently Iowa State University
- Kansas State College – 1913–1928, currently Kansas State University
- University of Louisville – 1963–1974
- University of Kansas – 1907–1928
- Memphis State University – 1968–1973, currently the University of Memphis
- University of Missouri – 1907–1928
- University of Nebraska – 1907–1919, 1921–1928
- New Mexico State University – 1970–1983
- North Texas State University – 1957–1974, currently the University of North Texas
- University of Oklahoma – 1919–1928
- Oklahoma A&M University – 1925–1956, currently Oklahoma State University
- Saint Louis University – 1937–1974
- University of Tulsa – 1935–1996
- Washburn University – 1935–1942
- Washington University in St. Louis – 1907–1942
- West Texas State University – 1972–1985, currently West Texas A&M University
Membership timeline
Basketball tournament champions by year
Main articles: Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament and Missouri Valley Conference Women's Basketball Tournament
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 | Illinois State |
| 1998 | Illinois State | Illinois State |
| 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 |
| 2008 | Drake | Illinois State |
| 2009 | Northern Iowa | Evansville |
| 2010 | Northern Iowa | Northern Iowa |
| 2011 | Indiana State | Missouri State |
| 2012 | Creighton | Creighton |
NB: Missouri State was known as Southwest Missouri State until August 2005.
National team titles by institution
School - Number - NCAA Championships
- Bradley - 0 [2]
- Creighton - 0 [3]
- Drake - 3 [4]
- Evansville - 0 [5]
- Illinois State - 0 [6]
- Indiana State - 1 [7]
- Missouri State - 0 [8]
- Northern Iowa - 1 [9]
- Southern Illinois - 5 [10]
- Wichita State - 1 [11]
NCAA Championships as of June 2010
Football, Helms and AIAW titles are not included in the NCAA Championship count.
Conference facilities
| School | Football stadium | Capacity | Basketball arena | Capacity | Baseball venue | Capacity |
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| Bradley | Non-Football School | N/A | Carver Arena (men) Renaissance Coliseum (women) |
11,164 4,200 |
O'Brien Field | 7,500 |
| Creighton | Non-Football School | N/A | CenturyLink Center Omaha (men) D. J. Sokol Arena (women) |
17,260 2,950 |
Creighton Sports Complex TD Ameritrade Park |
2,000 24,505 |
| Drake | Drake Stadium | 14,557 | Knapp Center | 7,152 | Non-Baseball School | N/A |
| Evansville | Non-Football School; Formerly Arad McCutchan Stadium[12] | N/A | Ford Center | 11,000 | Charles H. Braun Stadium | 1,200 |
| Illinois State | Hancock Stadium | 12,000 | Redbird Arena | 10,200 | Duffy Bass Field | 1,200 |
| Indiana State | Memorial Stadium | 12,764 | Hulman Center | 10,200 | Sycamore Stadium | N/A |
| Missouri State | Robert W. Plaster Sports Complex | 16,300 | JQH Arena | 11,000 | Hammons Field | 7,986 |
| Northern Iowa | UNI-Dome | 17,000 | McLeod Center | 7,018 | Non-Baseball School | N/A |
| Southern Illinois | Saluki Stadium | 15,000 | SIU Arena | 8,339 | Abe Martin Field | 2,000 |
| Wichita State | Non-Football School; Formerly Cessna Stadium | 30,000 (still in use for track and field) | Charles Koch Arena | 10,506 | Eck Stadium | 7,851 |
Men's basketball attendance
| 2010–2011 Average Men's Basketball Conference Attendance | |
| School | Average Attendance |
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| Creighton | 13,507 |
| Wichita State | 10,428 |
| Bradley | 8,447 |
| Missouri State | 7,595 |
| Indiana State | 5,602 |
| Evansville | 4,910 |
| Northern Iowa | 4,767 |
| Illinois State | 4,636 |
| Drake | 4,230 |
| Southern Illinois | 2,519 |
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 2010–11, the Valley maintained its position as the eighth ranked conference in average attendance.[13]
The Valley made history in March 2007 with record attendance for four days at St. Louis' Scottrade Center as 85,074 fans turned out to watch the five sessions of the tournament. The two sellout crowds of 22,612 for the semifinals and final of the 2007 State Farm Tournament set an all-time attendance record for basketball at the arena and also gave The Valley the distinction of having the largest championship crowd for any of the 30 NCAA conference tournaments in 2007.[14]
Football champions by year
Main article: List of Missouri Valley Conference football champions
- (Remaining MVC schools that play football are part of the Missouri Valley Football Conference or the Pioneer Football League.)
See also
References
- ^ "MVC in the NCAA and NIT". http://www.mvc-sports.com/pdf6/89788.pdf?ATCLID=1274954&SPID=2901&DB_OEM_ID=7600&SPSID=96987.
- ^ "Summary ALL DIVISIONS/COLLEGIATE TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS". http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stat/champs_records_book/summaries/combined.pdf. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
- ^ "Summary ALL DIVISIONS/COLLEGIATE TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS". http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stat/champs_records_book/summaries/combined.pdf. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
- ^ "Summary ALL DIVISIONS/COLLEGIATE TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS". http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stat/champs_records_book/summaries/combined.pdf. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
- ^ "Summary ALL DIVISIONS/COLLEGIATE TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS". http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stat/champs_records_book/summaries/combined.pdf. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
- ^ "Summary ALL DIVISIONS/COLLEGIATE TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS". http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stat/champs_records_book/summaries/combined.pdf. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
- ^ "Summary ALL DIVISIONS/COLLEGIATE TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS". http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stat/champs_records_book/summaries/combined.pdf. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
- ^ "Summary ALL DIVISIONS/COLLEGIATE TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS". http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stat/champs_records_book/summaries/combined.pdf. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
- ^ "Summary ALL DIVISIONS/COLLEGIATE TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS". http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stat/champs_records_book/summaries/combined.pdf. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
- ^ "Summary ALL DIVISIONS/COLLEGIATE TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS". http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stat/champs_records_book/summaries/combined.pdf. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
- ^ "Summary ALL DIVISIONS/COLLEGIATE TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS". http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stat/champs_records_book/summaries/combined.pdf. Retrieved 10-09-2011.
- ^ Evansville discontinued program in 1997, Arad McCutchan Stadium (2,500) still in use for soccer.
- ^ "Official NCAA attendance figures". http://www.ncaa.org/stats/m_basketball/attendance/index.html.
- ^ "MVC official site:"This is the MVC"". http://www.mvc-sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=7600&KEY=&ATCLID=271380.
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