"Illinois State outscores opponents by 6.7 points per game (scoring 75.1 per game to rank 197th in college basketball while allowing 68.4 per outing to rank 42nd in college basketball) and has a +214 scoring differential overall."
"The Redbirds are posting 79.5 points per game when playing at home. On the road, they are averaging 72.0 points per contest."
"Illinois State knocks down 2.1 more threes per game than the opposition, 8.6 (108th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 6.5."
Illinois State (20-12) plays Kent State (24-9) on March 18, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State recently lost to Northern Iowa 74-52, with Chase Walker scoring 11 points. Kent State lost to Akron 75-68, with Rob Whaley Jr. contributing 15 points. Illinois State averages 75.1 points per game while allowing 68.4, maintaining a +214 scoring differential. The Redbirds score 79.5 points at home but average 72.0 on the road. Kent State outscores opponents by 5.5 points per game with a +180 scoring differential. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.
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