The Illinois State Redbirds (21-14) take on the Cleveland State Vikings (23-12) at Ocean Center on March 26, 2025.
In its most recent game, Cleveland State beat FGCU on Tuesday, 72-65. Its high scorer was Je’Shawn Stevenson with 17 points. On Tuesday, in its last game, Illinois State topped Incarnate Word 78-73. With 27 points, Chase Walker was its high scorer.
When is Cleveland State vs. Illinois State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Vikings and Redbirds will happen on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. You should expect the opening tip at 5 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Cleveland State vs. Illinois State
The Vikings and Redbirds will hit the floor at Ocean Center for this matchup on March 26, and if you would like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN2 (>Watch on Fubo).
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Cleveland State Vikings vs. Illinois State Redbirds Game Preview
Cleveland State Stats, Odds & Insights
Cleveland State has a +247 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.0 points per game. It is putting up 73.2 points per game to rank 198th in college basketball and is giving up 66.2 per contest to rank 35th in college basketball.
The 73.2 points the Vikings average are only 1.3 more than the Redbirds concede.
Cleveland State knocks down 6.5 three-pointers per game (307th in college basketball) at a 33.6% rate (200th in college basketball), compared to the 7.1 its opponents make while shooting 34.2% from beyond the arc.
When playing at home, the Vikings are averaging 3.5 more points per game (74.9) than they are away from home (71.4).
Cleveland State’s offense has been worse over its last 10 games, putting up 70.4 points a contest compared to the 73.2 it has averaged this season.
Illinois State Stats, Odds & Insights
Illinois State puts up 75.7 points per game (125th in college basketball) while allowing 71.9 per contest (177th in college basketball). It has a +131 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 3.8 points per game.
The Redbirds’ 75.7 points per game are 9.5 more than the Vikings allow.
Illinois State knocks down 1.3 more threes per game than the opposition, 9.7 (32nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.4.
At home, the Redbirds average 79.6 points per game. Away, they average 72.4.
In its previous 10 games, Illinois State is scoring 73.5 points per game, 2.2 fewer points than its season average (75.7).
Vikings Key Players to Watch
Vikings Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Tevin Smith 35 13.7 4.2 1.6 1.1 1.2 0.9 Tahj Staveskie 35 12.6 2.2 1.6 0.9 0.1 2.3 Dylan Arnett 35 11.5 7.2 1.6 0.8 1.3 0 Je’Shawn Stevenson 35 9.8 2.4 1 1.4 0.2 1.1 Chase Robinson 35 8.3 2.6 2.2 1.4 0.1 0.9
Redbirds Key Players to Watch
Redbirds Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Chase Walker 34 15.3 6.2 2.1 0.7 0.3 0.3 Johnny Kinziger 34 14.6 3.8 2.9 1 0.2 2.3 Dalton Banks 35 10.1 3.5 4 1.8 0.3 0.6 Ty Pence 35 7.3 4.1 1.4 0.6 0.1 0.7 Malachi Poindexter 34 6.8 1.8 1.2 0.3 0.1 1.4
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