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The Redbirds are having a "Black Out" night at CEFCU Arena as they return home to play the Beacons.
The Beacons are alone in tenth place in conference at 2-7 (8-12 overall) whereas the Redbirds are alone in ninth place at 3-6 in conference (8-12 overall).
The teams have yet to meet this season. They share seven common opponents (Belmont, Chicago State, Evansville, Illinois-Chicago, Indiana State, Murray State and Northern Iowa); VU has gone 2-6 and ISU is 3-5 (both teams defeated the Purple Aces; the Beacons were victorious over the Flames whereas the Redbirds won over the Bruins and Cougars).
Valparaiso led in scoring and rebounding by Ben Krikke (17.8, 5.8) with Nick Edwards leading in assists (4.9); Kobe King (17.2) and Quinton Green (10.7) also score in double-digits. Illinois State is led in scoring and assists by Darius Burford (11.1, 2.2) with Kendall Lewis leading in rebounding (6.6); Seneca Knight (10.9) and Lewis (10.1) also average double-digits. The former Crusaders generally go ten deep on any given night whereas the 'birds tend to go eleven.
According to NET Ranking, the Beacons (309) toughest opponent was Bradley (69, loss), their best win was against James Madison (83) and their worst loss was to Chicago State (299); the Redbirds (240) toughest opponent was Southern Illinois (106, loss), their best win was against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville (118) and their worst loss was to Illinois-Chicago (283).
Both teams shoot about the same overall but the 'birds are better from three-point range. VU distributes and protects the ball better, whereas ISU is better on the glass and at the free-throw line.
The Beacons are a team we have seem unable (more often than not) able to put together a good result against (they seem to have our number) in recent history. They have a couple of Wisconsin transfers (Joe Hedstrom, King) but overall they generally rely on player retention. They do have heigth so it could be an interesting contrast in styles, especially if our frontcourt is able to draw them away from the hoop. Colton Sandage (back) and Harouna Sissoko (shoulder) health are a concern regarding our depth. Both teams had four players go well over thirty minutes in their last game (VU-Edwards, Green, King, Krikke; ISU-Burford, Luke Kasubke, Knight, Malachi Poindexter); however, Valpo played on Tuesday evening whereas IlSU played on Wednesday night.
Redbirds 72, Beacons 66
The Beacons are alone in tenth place in conference at 2-7 (8-12 overall) whereas the Redbirds are alone in ninth place at 3-6 in conference (8-12 overall).
The teams have yet to meet this season. They share seven common opponents (Belmont, Chicago State, Evansville, Illinois-Chicago, Indiana State, Murray State and Northern Iowa); VU has gone 2-6 and ISU is 3-5 (both teams defeated the Purple Aces; the Beacons were victorious over the Flames whereas the Redbirds won over the Bruins and Cougars).
Valparaiso led in scoring and rebounding by Ben Krikke (17.8, 5.8) with Nick Edwards leading in assists (4.9); Kobe King (17.2) and Quinton Green (10.7) also score in double-digits. Illinois State is led in scoring and assists by Darius Burford (11.1, 2.2) with Kendall Lewis leading in rebounding (6.6); Seneca Knight (10.9) and Lewis (10.1) also average double-digits. The former Crusaders generally go ten deep on any given night whereas the 'birds tend to go eleven.
According to NET Ranking, the Beacons (309) toughest opponent was Bradley (69, loss), their best win was against James Madison (83) and their worst loss was to Chicago State (299); the Redbirds (240) toughest opponent was Southern Illinois (106, loss), their best win was against Southern Illinois-Edwardsville (118) and their worst loss was to Illinois-Chicago (283).
Both teams shoot about the same overall but the 'birds are better from three-point range. VU distributes and protects the ball better, whereas ISU is better on the glass and at the free-throw line.
The Beacons are a team we have seem unable (more often than not) able to put together a good result against (they seem to have our number) in recent history. They have a couple of Wisconsin transfers (Joe Hedstrom, King) but overall they generally rely on player retention. They do have heigth so it could be an interesting contrast in styles, especially if our frontcourt is able to draw them away from the hoop. Colton Sandage (back) and Harouna Sissoko (shoulder) health are a concern regarding our depth. Both teams had four players go well over thirty minutes in their last game (VU-Edwards, Green, King, Krikke; ISU-Burford, Luke Kasubke, Knight, Malachi Poindexter); however, Valpo played on Tuesday evening whereas IlSU played on Wednesday night.
Redbirds 72, Beacons 66
