Murray State vs. Illinois State preview

MBB: The Racers will look to earn the season-split with the Redbirds

Murray State will look to improve to 6-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference. (Photo: Jesse Ordunez)

Murray State will try to avoid a fourth-straight home loss as they host Illinois State tonight. Here’s what you need to know:

• Illinois State (10-11 overall, 4-6 MVC) at Murray State (8-13 overall, 5-5 MVC) — 7:00pm at the CFSB Center

• NCAA NET Rankings: Murray State #160; Illinois State #221

• KenPom Rankings: Murray State #138; Illinois State #222

• Series history: 11th meeting (Murray State leads all-time series 8-2)

• You can watch the game on ESPN+

• Kenny Roth and I will have the radio call, with the pregame show starting at 6:30pm. You can listen to the game here: https://player.amperwave.net/2845

• Vegas line: Murray State -7.5

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