Furman Paladins at Illinois State Redbirds
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Game Preview
Furman Paladins (4-3) vs. Illinois State Redbirds (5-2)Orlando, Florida; Friday, 3 p.m. EST
Redbirds -4.5; over/under is 146.5
BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State takes on Furman at State Farm Field House in Orlando, Florida.
The Redbirds have a 5-2 record in non-conference games. Illinois State has a 1-0 record in one-possession games.
The Paladins have a 4-3 record in non-conference games. Furman is the SoCon leader with 37.0 rebounds per game led by Charles Johnston averaging 10.4.
Illinois State's average of 8.6 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.6 more made shots on average than the 8.0 per game Furman gives up. Furman averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.6 more made shots on average than the 6.0 per game Illinois State allows.
TOP PERFORMERS: Ty'Reek Coleman is scoring 14.3 points per game and averaging 1.7 rebounds for the Redbirds. Johnny Kinziger is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers.
Alex Wilkins is scoring 17.4 points per game and averaging 2.6 rebounds for the Paladins. Asa Thomas is averaging 12.0 points.
How can I watch Furman vs. Illinois State?
- TV Channel: Furman at Illinois State 2021 College Basketball, week 4, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Matchup Prediction
Statistics
FUR |
ILST |
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|---|---|---|
| W3 | Streak | W4 |
| 69.3 | Points Against | 66.1 |
| 73.9 | Points Per Game | 79.9 |
| 46 | Field Goal % | 47 |
| 28 | Three Point % | 35 |
| 40.6 | Rebounds Per Game | 39.9 |
| 16.3 | Assists Per Game | 12.7 |
| 3.4 | Blocks Per Game | 2.4 |
| 5.3 | Steals Per Game | 5.0 |
| 0.7 | Team Turnovers Per Game | 0.6 |
| 14.3 | Total Turnovers Per Game | 9.7 |
| 69.3 | Points Against | 66.1 |
Game Information
Location: Kissimmee, FL
Capacity:
2025-26 Southern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 1-7 |
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 7-0 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |


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