Illinois State Redbirds
- 5th in MVC2026 Schedule
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Illinois State steams past Cleveland State to capture first CBI crown
Illinois State beat Cleveland State 79-68 on Wednesday night to claim the program's first CBI championship.
Lundblade's 14 lead Belmont over Illinois State in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament 76-63
— Tyler Lundblade had 14 points in Belmont's 76-63 win against Illinois State on Friday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Sam Orme throws down powerful slam vs. Illinois State Redbirds
Sam Orme throws down powerful slam vs. Illinois State Redbirds
Illinois State defeats Missouri State 70-54 in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament
— Johnny Kinziger had 13 points in Illinois State's 70-54 victory against Missouri State on Thursday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.
Malachi Poindexter gets the hoop and the harm
Malachi Poindexter gets the hoop and the harm
Illinois State secures 62-53 win against Evansville
— Dalton Banks' 13 points helped Illinois State defeat Evansville 62-53 on Sunday.
MVC Standings
| TEAM | W | L | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 69.8 | - | 4 | 31 |
| Bradley | 76.3 | 4 | 9 | 28 |
| Northern Iowa | 73.3 | 10 | 13 | 20 |
| Belmont | 79.3 | 8 | 11 | 22 |
| Illinois State | 75.8 | 9.5 | 14 | 22 |
| UIC | 76.0 | 12 | 14 | 17 |
| Murray State | 71.8 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
| Indiana State | 80.1 | 15.5 | 18 | 14 |
| Southern Illinois | 72.9 | 16 | 19 | 14 |
| Evansville | 66.0 | 18.5 | 21 | 11 |
| Valparaiso | 74.7 | 15.5 | 19 | 15 |
| Missouri State | 68.0 | 17.5 | 23 | 9 |