The Redbirds’ record in MVC play is 14-6, and their record is 6-5 in non-conference play. Illinois State is fourth in the MVC scoring 74.6 points while shooting 47.9% from the field.

Illinois State averages 6.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Southern Illinois gives up. The Salukis and Redbirds meet Saturday for the ...

The Redbirds are 10-10 against MVC opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play. Illinois State averages 76.1 points while outscoring opponents by 3.7 points per game.

The Redbirds are 15-7 against MVC opponents and 9-5 in non-conference play. Illinois State scores 75.4 points and has outscored opponents by 7.3 points per game.

While Illinois State had the Missouri Valley’s fourth-best scoring defense (24.9 points allowed per game) in 2024, the Redbirds struggled mightily to defend pass plays.

Why Illinois State can cover The Redbirds defeated Incarnate Word, 78-73, in Tuesday's CBI Semifinals in what was a closely-contested game in which neither team led by more than six points.

Missouri State (23-7, 15-4 MVC) is tied for first with Murray State. The Redbirds trailed the Bears 38-30 at halftime as Missouri State canned 6 of 8 from 3-point range.

The fifth-seeded Redbirds bow out at 21-12, while No. 4 seed Drake (22-10) meets top seed Murray State in Saturday's semifinals. "I'm just disappointed.

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) Dalton Banks' 13 points helped Illinois State defeat Evansville 62-53 on Sunday. Banks added six rebounds and five steals for the Redbirds (18-13, 10-10 Missouri Valley Conference).

The Gophers take on the Illinois State Redbirds (15-6, 0-0 MIC) on Saturday, March 8 at 4 p.m. CT. B1G+ will stream with Lexy Bergeland (Ramler) and Tiarre Sales on the call. Minnesota is a perfect ...

Illinois State averages 6.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Southern Illinois gives up. The Salukis and Redbirds meet Saturday for the ...