"Illinois State has a +231 scoring differential, topping opponents by 10.5 points per game. It is putting up 77.5 points per game to rank 158th in college basketball and is allowing 67.0 per outing to rank 30th in college basketball. The Redbirds are averaging 77.5 points, 5.5 more than the Salukis concede. Illinois State connects on 8.4 three-pointers per game (129th in college basketball) while shooting 35.2% from deep (109th in college basketball)."
"The Illinois State Redbirds (15-7, 7-4 MVC) host the Southern Illinois Salukis (9-13, 3-8 MVC) in MVC action at CEFCU Arena, beginning at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Illinois State was victorious in its most recent game versus Murray State, 70-65, on Wednesday. Chase Walker was its high scorer with 21 points. Southern Illinois dropped its most recent game to UIC, 68-66, on Saturday. Damien Mayo Jr. starred with 20 points, plus one rebound and three assists."
Illinois State (15-7, 7-4 MVC) hosts Southern Illinois (9-13, 3-8 MVC) at CEFCU Arena on Feb. 3, 2026, with tip at 7 p.m. ET live on ESPN+. The Redbirds enter coming off a 70-65 win over Murray State, paced by Chase Walker's 21 points. Southern Illinois lost 68-66 to UIC, led by Damien Mayo Jr.'s 20 points, one rebound and three assists. Illinois State averages 77.5 points per game while allowing 67.0, a +10.5 scoring differential. The Redbirds make 8.4 three-pointers per game at 35.2% and perform better offensively at home, averaging 81.1 points.
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