Redbird Track & Field Complex | Illinois State University Athletics
Redbird Track & Field Complex | Illinois State University Athletics
The Illinois State men's basketball team is set to face the Trinity Christian Trolls on Sunday at CEFCU Arena. The game is part of a doubleheader with the women's team and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Redbirds are currently on a two-game winning streak, showing strong performance in recent matches.
Illinois State's Dalton Banks and Trinity Christian's Chris Cross were teammates at Southern Illinois University for three seasons. The Redbirds have been impressive from the free-throw line, ranking fifth in NCAA Division I with an 84.5% success rate. In their last game against Ohio, they achieved notable shooting percentages: 61.2% from the field, 52.6% from beyond the arc, and 93.8% from the free-throw line.
Chase Walker has been a key player for Illinois State, ranking 32nd nationally in offensive rebounds per game. Freshman Jack Daugherty made an impact by hitting five three-pointers in his debut, marking one of the top performances by a freshman in program history.
Doug Collins, a former Illinois State standout, was recently inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. His career includes playing and coaching at various levels and serving as a broadcaster.
Trinity Christian enters Sunday's game with a 2-3 record after losing to Indiana Wesleyan. Marcus Green leads their scoring efforts with an average of 23.5 points per game.
Illinois State's recruiting class for the upcoming season is ranked 60th nationally by 247sports.com, featuring promising players like Nick Allen and Isaac Ericksen.
The Redbirds' preseason poll placed them fourth in their conference, with Johnny Kinziger earning First Team honors.
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