The Illinois State Redbirds (13-9, 5-6 MVC) aim to extend a three-game home winning streak when they host the Valparaiso Beacons (10-12, 3-8 MVC) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET.
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How to Watch Illinois State vs. Valparaiso
- Game day: Saturday, February 1, 2025
- Game time: 5:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Illinois State 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
48.2 |
38 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.9 |
258 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
31 |
267 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
28.3 |
43 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.9 |
44 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.3 |
298 |
Valparaiso 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
43.2 |
269 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.8 |
299 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.2 |
186 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.6 |
206 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
10.1 |
67 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11.6 |
187 |
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Illinois State vs. Valparaiso Stat Insights
Points
- The Redbirds average just 2.4 more points than the Beacons concede (74).
- Illinois State is 10-2 when putting more than 74 points on the board.
- When Valparaiso gives up fewer than 76.4 points, it is 7-4.
- The Beacons score 5.4 more points per game (76.8) than the Redbirds give up (71.4).
- Valparaiso is 10-4 when posting more than 71.4 points.
- Illinois State has an 8-7 record when allowing fewer than 76.8 points.
- The Redbirds have posted 111 more points than their opponents this year (five per game), and the Beacons have also outscored their opponents, by 61 (2.8 per game).
Shooting
- The Redbirds are making 48.2% of their shots from the field, 2.4% higher than the Beacons allow to opponents (45.8%).
- In games when Illinois State shoots higher than 45.8% from the field, it is 12-3 overall.
- Valparaiso is 7-1 when shooting better than 44.9% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Redbirds and Beacons rebound at around the same rate, with the Redbirds averaging 1.2 fewer rebounds per game.
- When Valparaiso has a rebounding advantage, it is 4-2. When posting fewer boards, Illinois State is 3-5.
- The Redbirds average 7.1 offensive rebounds, 2.4 less than the Beacons.
- The Beacons are 6-6 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Redbirds are 6-5 when they lose that battle.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. Illinois State has an average rebounding margin of +2.6999999999999993, and Valparaiso is at +0.6000000000000014.
Illinois State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 2/5/2025 |
UIC |
Away |
| 2/8/2025 |
Northern Iowa |
Away |
| 2/12/2025 |
Drake |
Home |
Valparaiso Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 2/5/2025 |
Indiana State |
Away |
| 2/8/2025 |
Murray State |
Home |
| 2/12/2025 |
Belmont |
Home |