Illinois State Redbirds

20-12 - 3rd in MVC

2026 Schedule

Kinziger scores 16 to lead Illinois State over Belmont 81-74

— Johnny Kinziger had 16 points in Illinois State's 81-74 victory over Belmont on Sunday.

Skunberg, Kinziger lead Illinois State past Northern Iowa 71-69

— Boden Skunberg scored 14 points, and Johnny Kinziger secured the victory with a jump shot with 12 seconds left as Illinois State defeated Northern Iowa 71-69 on Wednesday.

Johnson scores 23, Bradley takes down Illinois State 74-60

— Jaquan Johnson's 23 points helped Bradley defeat Illinois State 74-60 on Saturday night.

Coleman scores 22 off the bench, Illinois State downs Murray State 78-61

— Ty'Reek Coleman's 22 points off of the bench helped Illinois State to a 78-61 victory against Murray State on Wednesday night.

The Bilas Index: The best 68 men's basketball teams in 2025-26

With a month until Selection Sunday, Bilas reveals which teams he has at the top of the pecking order.

Beljan scores 16 off the bench, UIC downs Illinois State 83-56

— Ante Beljan's 16 points off of the bench led UIC to an 83-56 victory against Illinois State on Sunday.

MVC Standings

TEAM	W	L	GB	OVR
Belmont	83.9	-	6	26
Bradley	77.6	5.5	12	21
Illinois State	75.1	6	12	20
Murray State	83.4	6	12	20
UIC	75.6	8	15	19
Northern Iowa	69.9	4.5	12	23
Valparaiso	72.0	8.5	15	18
Southern Illinois	73.0	10	16	16
Drake	75.1	13	20	14
Indiana State	73.6	15	21	11
Evansville	67.0	19	25	7