Missouri Valley Conference
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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; a few observers are beginning to grant the conference "major" status in basketball.
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.
The MVC has not sponsored football since 1985, but five members have football programs in the Gateway Football Conference of Division I-AA, and a sixth competes in the I-AA Pioneer Football League.
Member Schools
There are ten full members of the Missouri Valley Conference:
| Institution | Location | Founded | Affiliation | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley University | Peoria, Illinois | 1897 | Private/Non-sectarian | 6,105 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, Nebraska | 1878 | Private/Catholic | 6,716 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, Iowa | 1881 | Private/Non-sectarian | 5,221 |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, Indiana | 1854 | Private/Methodist | 2,350 |
| Illinois State University | Normal, Illinois | 1857 | Public | 20,757 |
| Indiana State University | Terre Haute, Indiana | 1865 | Public | 10,760 |
| Missouri State University | Springfield, Missouri | 1905 | Public | 22,785 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, Iowa | 1876 | Public | 14,070 |
| Southern Illinois University | Carbondale, Illinois | 1869 | Public | 23,600 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita, Kansas | 1895 | Public | 15,000 |
Three schools are affiliate members in men's soccer only:
- Eastern Illinois University (The sport is not sanctioned by the Ohio Valley Conference.)
- Western Kentucky University (The sport is not sanctioned by the Sun Belt Conference.)
Former Conference 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
- University of Louisville - 1963-1974
- 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
MVC Champions - Football
- 1928: Drake
- 1929: Drake
- 1930: Drake & Oklahoma State
- 1931: Drake
- 1932: Oklahoma State
- 1933: Oklahoma State
- 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 State
- 1945: Oklahoma State
- 1946: Tulsa
- 1947: Tulsa
- 1948: Oklahoma State
- 1949: Detroit
- 1950: Tulsa
- 1951: Tulsa
- 1952: Houston
- 1953: Detroit & Oklahoma State
- 1954: Wichita State
- 1955: Detroit & Wichita State
- 1956: Houston
- 1957: Houston
- 1958: North Texas
- 1959: Houston & North Texas
- 1960: Wichita State
- 1961: Wichita State
- 1962: Tulsa
- 1963: Cincinnati & Wichita State
- 1964: Cincinnati
- 1965: Tulsa
- 1966: North Texas & Tulsa
- 1967: North Texas
- 1968: Memphis
- 1969: Memphis
- 1970: Louisville
- 1971: Memphis
- 1972: Drake, Louisville, & West Texas State
- 1973: North Texas & 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
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 in its present location of St. Louis, Missouri.| Season | Men's Champion | Women's Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Conference Stadia
| School | Football stadium | Stadium capacity | Basketball arena | Arena capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | Non-Football School | N/A | Carver Arena | 11,433 |
| Creighton | Non-Football School | N/A | Qwest Center Omaha | 17,000 |
| Drake | Drake Stadium | 14,000 | Knapp Center | 7,002 |
| Evansville | Non-Football School | N/A | Roberts Municipal 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 | 6,000 |
| Southern Illinois | McAndrew Stadium | 17,000 | SIU Arena | 10,014 |
| Wichita State | Non-Football School | N/A | Charles Koch Arena | 10,300 |
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