"Illinois State outscores opponents by 4.5 points per game (scoring 73.3 per game to rank 63rd in college basketball while giving up 68.8 per outing to rank 284th in college basketball) and has a +112 scoring differential overall. The 73.3 points the Redbirds average are 7.3 more than the Bruins concede. Illinois State makes 6.0 three-pointers per game (191st in college basketball) at a 31.5% rate (152nd in college basketball),"
"The Belmont Bruins (16-9) will look to extend a three-game road win streak when they visit the Illinois State Redbirds (15-10) on February 20, 2026 at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State won its previous game versus Evansville, 88-75, on Sunday. Grace Nelson was its leading scorer with 23 points. Belmont won its previous game against Valparaiso, 77-37, on Sunday. Jailyn Banks starred with 19 points, plus six boards and three assists."
The Belmont Bruins (16-9) travel to CEFCU Arena to face the Illinois State Redbirds (15-10) on February 20, 2026 with a 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. Belmont seeks to extend a three-game road win streak after a 77-37 victory over Valparaiso led by Jailyn Banks' 19 points, six rebounds and three assists. Illinois State enters off an 88-75 win over Evansville, paced by Grace Nelson's 23 points. Illinois State averages 73.3 points per game, outscores opponents by 4.5 points, has a +112 scoring differential, and makes 6.0 three-pointers per game at a 31.5% clip. The Redbirds score 12.9 more points at home (80.9) than on the road (68.0). Fans can stream the game on ESPN+ or purchase tickets via Vivid Seats.
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