"Illinois State's +227 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 9.9 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.3 points per game (183rd in college basketball) while allowing 66.4 per contest (24th in college basketball). The Redbirds are averaging 76.3 points, just 2.0 more than the 74.3 the Bulldogs allow. Illinois State knocks down 8.3 three-pointers per game (135th in college basketball), 2.1 more than its opponents (6.2)."
"The Redbirds and Bulldogs will take to the court at CEFCU Arena for this matchup on Feb. 6, and if you want to catch the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats! What channel is the game on? You can catch this game live on ESPN+. Watch Illinois State vs. Drake live stream on ESPN+ Free Live Stream Online: Start your free ESPN+ trial today!"
Illinois State is 15-8 (7-5 MVC) and will host Drake, 12-12 (6-7 MVC), at CEFCU Arena on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, with tipoff at 8 p.m. ET. Illinois State dropped its previous game to Southern Illinois, 54-50, with Chase Walker leading the team with 12 points. Drake lost its last outing to Belmont, 103-90, with Jalen Quinn scoring 22 points. The matchup will stream live on ESPN+ and tickets are available from Vivid Seats. Illinois State averages 76.3 points and allows 66.4 per game, while Drake posts a +83 scoring differential and averages 77.7 points.
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