"Illinois State averages 75.7 points per game (187th in college basketball) while giving up 68.1 per contest (42nd in college basketball). It has a +229 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 7.6 points per game. The 75.7 points the Redbirds average are only 3.5 more than the Bruins give up."
"Illinois State makes 8.7 three-pointers per game (109th in college basketball), 2.4 more than its opponents (6.3). It is shooting 35.4% from deep (107th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 32%. The Redbirds are averaging 79.4 points per game this year at home, which is 7.4 more points than they're averaging in away games."
"Belmont is outscoring opponents by 12.2 points per game, with a +365 scoring differential overall. It puts up 84.4 points per game (24th in college basketball)."
Illinois State (19-11, 11-8 MVC) faces Belmont (26-4, 16-3 MVC) on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET at CEFCU Arena, broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Illinois State recently defeated Northern Iowa 71-69 at home, extending a three-game home winning streak, with Boden Skunberg scoring 14 points. Belmont dominated Evansville 98-64, with Tyler Lundblade contributing 15 points. Illinois State averages 75.7 points per game while allowing 68.1, maintaining a +7.6 scoring differential. Belmont significantly outscores opponents by 12.2 points per game with a +365 differential, averaging 84.4 points. Illinois State shoots 35.4% from three-point range while Belmont's defense allows only 32%.
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