The Drake Bulldogs play the Illinois State Redbirds in the MVC Tournament. Friday's game is the third meeting of the season between the two teams.

The Illinois State Redbirds and Southern Illinois Salukis square off in the MVC Tournament. Thursday's game is the third ...

The Redbirds controlled Southern Illinois early, late and throughout while securing an 88-48 victory in a first round game of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. The 40-point margin of victory ...

The No. 4 seed Belmont Bruins (21-10, 13-7 MVC) and the No. 5 seed Illinois State Redbirds (19-13, 10-10 MVC) square off in ...

NORMAL — Expressing gratitude for the trust placed in her, Jeri Beggs is ready to make history as Illinois State's first ...

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Led by Tyler Lundblade's 14 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 76-63 in the Missouri Valley ...

Get real-time COLLEGEBASKETBALL basketball coverage and scores as Missouri State Bears takes on Illinois State Redbirds. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on ...

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The Redbirds are 13-6 against conference opponents. Illinois State is second in the MVC with 25.9 defensive rebounds per game led by Nevaeh Thomas averaging 5.5. Southern Illinois scores 57.1 ...

Missouri State Bears (9-22, 2-18 MVC) vs. Illinois State Redbirds (18-13, 10-10 MVC) St. Louis; Thursday, 3:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Missouri State play in the MVC Tournament.