The Redbirds’ record in MVC play is 15-6. Illinois State is 2-2 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. Drake scores 78.0 points, 10.5 more per game than the 67.5 Illinois State gives up.

The Illinois State Redbirds and Southern Illinois Salukis square off in the MVC Tournament. Thursday's game is the third meeting this season between the two teams. The Redbirds won the ...

Southern Illinois Salukis (4-25, 2-18 MVC) vs. Illinois State Redbirds (20-11, 14-6 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Thursday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Southern Illinois square off ...

Illinois State Redbirds (21-11, 15-6 MVC) vs. Drake Bulldogs (21-10, 15-5 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Friday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Drake plays in the MVC Tournament against Illinois State. The ...

Illinois State Redbirds (21-11, 15-6 MVC) vs. Drake Bulldogs (21-10, 15-5 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Friday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Drake plays in the MVC Tournament against Illinois State.

The Illinois state flag is sometimes derided as an “SOB” — a state “Seal on a Bedsheet.” The white banner emblazoned with the state's eagle-themed emblem was adopted in 1915, so forward-looking ...