"The Murray State Racers (23-3) will look to continue a four-game road win streak when they square off against the Illinois State Redbirds (16-10) on February 22, 2026 at CEFCU Arena. Illinois State vs. Murray State NCAA Game Info Last Game For Each Team In their last game, Illinois State picked up an 83-78 victory against Belmont. The Redbirds were led by Doneelah Washington's 31 points and 12 rebounds and Addison Martin's 24 points."
"Led by Sharnecce Currie-Jelks with 19 points, 18 rebounds and four steals last time out, Murray State won 72-40 versus Bradley. Illinois State vs. Murray State NCAA Prediction Prediction: Murray State 78, Illinois State 73 Illinois State vs. Murray State: Head-to-Head Comparison Illinois State has a +117 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.5 points per game. It is putting up 73.7 points per game to rank 58th in college basketball and is allowing 69.2 per outing to rank 289th in college basketball."
"Washington's team-leading 17.2 points per game ranks 69th in college basketball. Murray State outscores opponents by 10.2 points per game (posting 84.5 points per game, ninth in college basketball, and conceding 74.3 per outing, 338th in college basketball) and has a +263 scoring differential. The Racers' leading scorer, Halli Poock, ranks 14th in the nation, scoring 21.3 points per game. And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts."
Murray State (23-3) travels to CEFCU Arena to face Illinois State (16-10) on February 22, 2026, seeking a fifth consecutive road victory. Illinois State beat Belmont 83-78, paced by Doneelah Washington (31 points, 12 rebounds) and Addison Martin (24 points). Murray State defeated Bradley 72-40 behind Sharnecce Currie-Jelks (19 points, 18 rebounds, four steals). Illinois State averages 73.7 points and allows 69.2, holding a +117 scoring differential. Murray State averages 84.5 points, allows 74.3, holds a +263 differential, and features Halli Poock averaging 21.3 points per game. Prediction: Murray State 78, Illinois State 73.
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