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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Missouri State Bears (9-22, 2-18 MVC) vs. Illinois State Redbirds (18-13, 10-10 MVC) St. Louis; Thursday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Missouri State play in the MVC Tournament.

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 ...

The Incarnate Word Cardinals and Illinois State Redbirds square off in the College Basketball Invitational. Tuesday's meeting is the first of the season for the two squads. Incarnate Word is ...