Illinois State Redbirds
- 3rd in MVC
NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field
The Blue Devils have a stronger résumé (for now) to thank for the promotion over the Gators.
How the men's basketball coaching carousel spun in 2026
Barring an unexpected retirement or departure, the high-major coaching carousel is done spinning for the cycle.
Kinziger's 16 help Illinois State take down Dayton 61-55 in NIT quarterfinals
— Johnny Kinziger had 16 points in Illinois State's 61-55 win against Dayton on Wednesday in the NIT quarterfinals.
Illinois State beats Wake Forest 78-75, winning twice in NIT for first time in 30 years
— Ty Pence had 23 points, Johnny Kinziger scored 19, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with two seconds left, and Illinois State rallied to beat top seed Wake Forest 78-75 on Sunday in the second round of the NIT.
Illinois State defeats Kent State 79-58 in NIT
— Landon Wolf had 24 points in Illinois State's 79-58 win against Kent State on Wednesday in the NIT.
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.
MVC Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 83.9 | - | 6 | 26 |
| Bradley | 77.2 | 6 | 13 | 21 |
| Illinois State | 74.7 | 5 | 13 | 23 |
| Murray State | 83.1 | 6.5 | 13 | 20 |
| UIC | 75.5 | 8.5 | 16 | 19 |
| Northern Iowa | 69.4 | 5 | 13 | 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 |