The Southern Illinois Salukis (12-17, 7-11 MVC) will try to turn around a four-game losing streak when they host the Illinois State Redbirds (17-12, 9-9 MVC) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Banterra Center. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois
- Game day: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Illinois State 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
48.8 |
16 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.9 |
302 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
29.8 |
305 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
27.9 |
28 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.8 |
45 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.3 |
283 |
Southern Illinois 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
45.9 |
121 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44 |
197 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.2 |
109 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.1 |
64 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.4 |
283 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.3 |
283 |
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Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois Stat Insights
Points
- The Redbirds are averaging 76.5 points, only 3.1 more than the 73.4 the Salukis allow.
- Illinois State is 15-4 when tallying more than 73.4 points.
- When Southern Illinois allows fewer than 76.5 points, it is 10-5.
- The Salukis average 72.4 points, just 0.1 fewer than the Redbirds allow.
- When posting over 72.5 points, Southern Illinois is 9-6.
- Illinois State has a 9-6 record when giving up less than 72.4 points.
- The Redbirds have outscored opponents by 115 points this year (four per game), but the Salukis have been outscored by 28 points (one per game).
Shooting
- The Redbirds shoot 48.8% from the field, 4.8% higher than the Salukis allow defensively.
- In games when Illinois State shoots better than 44% from the field, it is 17-5 overall.
- Southern Illinois is 10-7 when shooting higher than 45.9% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Redbirds collect 29.8 boards per game, 3.4 fewer than the Salukis.
- Southern Illinois is 11-11 overall when tops in terms of the boards. Illinois State is 6-5 when it comes up short on the glass.
- The Redbirds collect 6.9 offensive rebounds per game, 2.5 fewer than the Salukis.
- The Salukis are 7-14 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Redbirds are 9-5 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, Illinois State is +1.9000000000000021 rebounds per game, and Southern Illinois is +4.100000000000001.
Illinois State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 3/2/2025 |
Evansville |
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Southern Illinois Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 3/2/2025 |
Indiana State |
Away |