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The Redbirds commence on their final roadtrip of the season as they venture to the Hulman Center to face the Sycamores.
I(L)SU is tied for ninth place in conference at 5-12 (10-18 overall) whereas I(N)SU is in a three-way tie for third place at 12-5 (19-9 overall).
The "Teachers" are led in scoring and assists by Darius Burford (12.3, 2.6) and rebounding by Kendall Lewis (7.1), Seneca Knight (12.0), Lewis (10.7) and Malachi Poindexter (10.0) also average in double-digits; the "Fighting Teachers" are led in scoring and rebounding by Courvoisier McCauley (17.0, 5.5) and assists by Cameron Henry (3.9), Henry (10.5) Cooper Neese (10.0) and Robbie Avila (10.0) also average double-digits. The 'birds generally go eleven and the Trees go twelve deep on any given night.
According to NET Ranking, Illinois State's (270) toughest opponent was Bradley (63, two losses), their best win was against Belmont (118) and their worst loss was to Illinois-Chicago (289); Indiana State's (93) toughest opponent was Bradley (63, loss), their best win was against Drake (71) and their worst loss was to Missouri-Kansas City (268).
At this point in the season, there are more common opponents than not (the Redbirds lost and the Sycamores defeated Ball State in non-conference); as far as strengths, the Redbirds only have it in free-throw percentage and blocked shots.
ISU Blue won the first match-up at CEFCU Arena, 76-67.
The two teams are headed in opposite directions, as Illinois State is currently on a four-game losing streak while Indiana State is on a six-game winning streak.
Our Redbirds are both short-handed and worn down. Offensively there is still life but defensively is another story as they appear lost (giving up an average of 82 points per game over the last four (all losses)). At this point, it feels like our best hope is that the Sycamores come out ice cold from the field, and even that may not be enough (and they (on paper) are the lesser of the two hosts we play on this trip (Drake is the other opposition)).
Sam 76, Reggie 65
I(L)SU is tied for ninth place in conference at 5-12 (10-18 overall) whereas I(N)SU is in a three-way tie for third place at 12-5 (19-9 overall).
The "Teachers" are led in scoring and assists by Darius Burford (12.3, 2.6) and rebounding by Kendall Lewis (7.1), Seneca Knight (12.0), Lewis (10.7) and Malachi Poindexter (10.0) also average in double-digits; the "Fighting Teachers" are led in scoring and rebounding by Courvoisier McCauley (17.0, 5.5) and assists by Cameron Henry (3.9), Henry (10.5) Cooper Neese (10.0) and Robbie Avila (10.0) also average double-digits. The 'birds generally go eleven and the Trees go twelve deep on any given night.
According to NET Ranking, Illinois State's (270) toughest opponent was Bradley (63, two losses), their best win was against Belmont (118) and their worst loss was to Illinois-Chicago (289); Indiana State's (93) toughest opponent was Bradley (63, loss), their best win was against Drake (71) and their worst loss was to Missouri-Kansas City (268).
At this point in the season, there are more common opponents than not (the Redbirds lost and the Sycamores defeated Ball State in non-conference); as far as strengths, the Redbirds only have it in free-throw percentage and blocked shots.
ISU Blue won the first match-up at CEFCU Arena, 76-67.
The two teams are headed in opposite directions, as Illinois State is currently on a four-game losing streak while Indiana State is on a six-game winning streak.
Our Redbirds are both short-handed and worn down. Offensively there is still life but defensively is another story as they appear lost (giving up an average of 82 points per game over the last four (all losses)). At this point, it feels like our best hope is that the Sycamores come out ice cold from the field, and even that may not be enough (and they (on paper) are the lesser of the two hosts we play on this trip (Drake is the other opposition)).
Sam 76, Reggie 65
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