BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Southern Illinois square off in the MVC Tournament. The Redbirds’ record in MVC play is 14-6, and their record is 6-5 in non-conference play. Illinois State is ...

That combination led to a 72-47 ISU loss to Missouri State in Missouri Valley Conference action. The Redbirds (19-11 overall) dropped into fifth place in the MVC standings with one regular season ...

The Redbirds are 13-6 against conference opponents. Illinois State is second in the MVC with 25.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Nevaeh Thomas averaging 5.5. Southern Illinois scores 57.1 ...

Illinois State sophomore center ... with 4:41 to play on a Dez White basket. Walker split two free throws both at with 1:09 and 32 seconds left for a 68-66 Redbirds lead. White drove for a basket ...

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Redbirds -5.5; over/under is 132.5 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Missouri State ... 15.7 points over the last 10 games. Dez White is shooting 39.1% and averaging 14.3 ...

Illinois State Redbirds (19-11, 13-6 MVC) at Southern Illinois Salukis (4-24, 2-17 MVC) Carbondale, Illinois; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois plays Illinois State in a matchup ...