"Illinois State has a +237 scoring differential, topping opponents by 9.9 points per game. It is putting up 76.7 points per game to rank 167th in college basketball and is allowing 66.8 per outing to rank 27th in college basketball. The Redbirds average only 2.4 more points than the Purple Aces concede (74.3). Illinois State knocks down 8.5 three-pointers per game (125th in college basketball), 2.2 more than its opponents (6.3)."
"The Redbirds and Purple Aces will take to the floor at Ford Center for this matchup on Feb. 9, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats! What channel is the game on? You can catch this game live on ESPN+. Watch Illinois State vs. Evansville live stream on ESPN+ Free Live Stream Online: Start your free ESPN+ trial today!"
Illinois State (16-8, 8-5 MVC) visits Evansville (5-19, 1-12 MVC) on Monday, February 9, 2026, with an 8 p.m. ET tipoff at the Ford Center. Illinois State posts a +237 scoring differential, averaging 76.7 points and allowing 66.8 per game. The Redbirds make 8.5 three-pointers per game at 35.3% while limiting opponents to 30.7% from deep. Illinois State averages 78.9 PPG at home versus 74.6 on the road and has averaged 71.4 PPG over its last 10 games. Illinois State beat Drake 86-76 as Ty'Reek Coleman scored 19 with eight rebounds and three assists. Evansville lost 70-63 in overtime to Valparaiso, led by Leif Moeller's 26 points and five rebounds.
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