Adelaide Street Field | Illinois State University Athletics
Adelaide Street Field | Illinois State University Athletics
The Illinois State Redbirds are set to face off against the Missouri State Bears on Saturday night, aiming to build on their recent victory over Bradley. The game will take place at the Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, Missouri, with a tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. It will be broadcast on ESPN+ and covered by the Illinois State Radio Network.
Illinois State has shown significant improvement this season, climbing 329 positions in national rankings and achieving a notable .098 percentage point increase. The team ranks 10th in the nation for three-point field goal percentage. Sophomores Chase Walker and Johnny Kinziger are among the top scorers, averaging over 15 points each.
Missouri State enters the game following a two-game losing streak with recent defeats against UIC and Valparaiso. Vincent Brady leads their scoring efforts, supported by Michael Osei-Bonsu and Jalen Hampton.
The Redbirds have been efficient offensively, ranking fourth nationally in effective field goal percentage and maintaining low turnover rates throughout the season. Freshman Jack Daugherty has made an impact with his three-point shooting accuracy.
This matchup is part of Illinois State's strong performance this season, marked by impressive statistics across various metrics. The team continues to build momentum as they prepare for future challenges.
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