Van Meter Jr-Sr High School standout Ryan Schmitt’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Friday, December 29

Illinois State Redbirds Coach Ryan Pedon (2024) | Illinois State Redbirds

By McLean County Times

Dec 30, 2023

On Friday, December 29, former Van Meter Jr-Sr High School standout, Ryan Schmitt’s current college team, the Illinois State Redbirds, lost 70-96 in their NCAA D1 game against the Kentucky Wildcats.

The game took place in Lexington, Kentucky. This was the first matchup against the Kentucky Wildcats this season.

The Illinois State Redbirds’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 2 at 8 p.m. in Des Moines, Iowa.

Name: Ryan Schmitt

Position: Forward

Hometown: Van Meter

Height: 6′11″

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