The Missouri Valley Conference logo represents one of the NCAA’s most established leagues. From its early visual identity to the modern mark, the primary logo reflects stability and tradition. This page documents how the conference symbol developed over time and how it continues to unite Missouri Valley Conference teams under a single brand.

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Belmont Bruins

Blue and white bear's head roaring with a red tongue above a wordmark "BELMONT" in red on a white with blue trim formed background and "BRUINS" in blue.

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Bradley Braves

A white with red trim shield with the letter "B" in white with a red outline above a wordmark "BRADLEY" in red. Designed by Joe Bosack.

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Drake Bulldogs

A grey and white with blue highlights bulldog with his chin on a wordmark "Drake" in blue with a white formed background and blue trim, also "BULLDOGS" in blue. A new shade of blue. Less details in the bulldog, and changed the style of the wordmark for this version.

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Evansville Purple Aces

Beveled interlocked letters "UE" in purple with white and orange trim.

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Illinois State Redbirds

A aggressive looking cardinal in red, black and yellow next to wordmark "ILLINOIS STATE" in red with white highlights above "REDBIRDS" in white on black background.

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Indiana State Sycamores

Map of the state of Indiana in blue with a silver trim and a silver letter "I" in the center with a wordmark "SYCAMORES" in white arched across the state map.

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Murray State Racers

A blue, yellow, and white jockey and horse silhouette on a yellow and white with the blue and yellow trim letter "M" above a wordmark "MURRAY STATE" in blue between two yellow lines and "RACERS in yellow. Designed by Joe Bosack.

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Northern Iowa Panthers

Initials "UNI" in purple with yellow trim over a yellow, white and purple panther's head. Changed purple and gold to brighter shades.

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Southern Illinois Salukis

A maroon and white side view of a dog's head below an initials "SIU" in maroon.

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UIC Flames

A slanted initials "UIC" in blue with a white outline on a red background. Red and blue were changed again.

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Valparaiso Beacons

A wordmark "VALPO" in yellow with brown trim above a white with a brown trim shield that has a brown letter "V" and yellow flame.

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Missouri Conference Logo History

The Missouri Valley Conference logo has evolved carefully since the league’s early years. While design elements were refined, the core identity remained consistent. As a result, Missouri Valley teams primary logo usage stayed recognizable across official platforms. Over time, updates improved clarity, color balance, and adaptability for digital and broadcast use.

Modern Usage Across MVC Teams

Today, the Missouri Valley Conference logo appears consistently across all Missouri Valley Conference teams. However, subtle refinements helped modernize the mark. This ensured strong visibility on uniforms, courts, and official graphics. For historical background and governance details, see the Missouri Valley Conference Wikipedia. You can also visit the conference alternate logo page to compare visual variations.

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Missouri Valley Conference Logo History – MVC Primary Logos

Belmont Bruins

Bradley Braves

Drake Bulldogs

Evansville Purple Aces

Illinois State Redbirds

Indiana State Sycamores

Murray State Racers

Northern Iowa Panthers

Southern Illinois Salukis

UIC Flames

Valparaiso Beacons

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Modern Usage Across MVC Teams

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