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The Redbirds travel to the Athletics-Recreation Center to take on the Beacons.
ISU stands alone at ninth place in conference at 5-10 (10-16 overall) whereas VU sits alone in tenth place at 4-11 (10-16 overall) whereas .
The 'birds are led in scoring and assits by Darius Burford (11.8, 2.3) and rebounding by Kendall Lewis (7.1), Seneca Knight (11.3), Lewis (10.4) and Malachai Poindexter (10.0) also average in double-digits; the Crusaders are led in scoring and rebounds by Ben Krikke (18.7, 5.8) and assists by Nick Edwards (5.0); Kobe King (16.3) and Quinton Green (10.4) also average double-digits. The 'birds generally go eleven and the Crusaders go ten deep on any given night.
According to NET Ranking, Illinois State's (262) toughest opponent was Bradley (71, two losses), their best win was against Southern Illinois (114) and their worst loss was to Valparaiso (284); Valparaiso's (284) toughest opponent was Bradley (71, loss), their best win was against James Madison (84) and their worst loss was to Chicago State (285).
At this point in the season, there are more common opponents than not (the Redbirds defeated and Valparaiso lost to Chicago State in non-conference); as far as strengths, the Redbirds have advantage in blocked shots, three-point percentage, offensive rebounds and free-throw percentage.
VU won the first match-up at CEFCU Arena, 71-51.
VU Coach Matt Lottich has seemed to have ISU's number since his arrival, winning nine of the last ten match-ups. In the first game, VU shot lights out as Green eviscerated us from the outside and King from the inside; they also dominated the glass on the defensive end. ISU also appears to be suffering through a case of dead legs (a short bench is coming home to roost).
For whatever reason, the Beacons struggle against the rest of the conference but seem to have the Redbirds number. This is either the perfect storm alignment to bottom out or pull an upset. I can see Krikke having his way if he wants to.
Blaze 71, Reggie 68
ISU stands alone at ninth place in conference at 5-10 (10-16 overall) whereas VU sits alone in tenth place at 4-11 (10-16 overall) whereas .
The 'birds are led in scoring and assits by Darius Burford (11.8, 2.3) and rebounding by Kendall Lewis (7.1), Seneca Knight (11.3), Lewis (10.4) and Malachai Poindexter (10.0) also average in double-digits; the Crusaders are led in scoring and rebounds by Ben Krikke (18.7, 5.8) and assists by Nick Edwards (5.0); Kobe King (16.3) and Quinton Green (10.4) also average double-digits. The 'birds generally go eleven and the Crusaders go ten deep on any given night.
According to NET Ranking, Illinois State's (262) toughest opponent was Bradley (71, two losses), their best win was against Southern Illinois (114) and their worst loss was to Valparaiso (284); Valparaiso's (284) toughest opponent was Bradley (71, loss), their best win was against James Madison (84) and their worst loss was to Chicago State (285).
At this point in the season, there are more common opponents than not (the Redbirds defeated and Valparaiso lost to Chicago State in non-conference); as far as strengths, the Redbirds have advantage in blocked shots, three-point percentage, offensive rebounds and free-throw percentage.
VU won the first match-up at CEFCU Arena, 71-51.
VU Coach Matt Lottich has seemed to have ISU's number since his arrival, winning nine of the last ten match-ups. In the first game, VU shot lights out as Green eviscerated us from the outside and King from the inside; they also dominated the glass on the defensive end. ISU also appears to be suffering through a case of dead legs (a short bench is coming home to roost).
For whatever reason, the Beacons struggle against the rest of the conference but seem to have the Redbirds number. This is either the perfect storm alignment to bottom out or pull an upset. I can see Krikke having his way if he wants to.
Blaze 71, Reggie 68
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