Van Meter Jr-Sr High School standout Ryan Schmitt’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Saturday, January 27

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

By McLean County Times

Jan 28, 2024

On Saturday, January 27, former Van Meter Jr-Sr High School standout, Ryan Schmitt’s current college team, the Illinois State Redbirds, lost 54-58 in their NCAA D1 game against the Evansville Purple Aces.

The game took place in Evansville, Indiana. This was the first matchup against the Evansville Purple Aces this season.

The Illinois State Redbirds’ next game is scheduled for Tuesday, January 30 at 7 p.m. in Murray, Kentucky.

Name: Ryan Schmitt

Position: Forward

Hometown: Van Meter

Height: 6′11″

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