Illinois State Soars Past Kent State in Elite Eight Final Battle
Kent State Golden Flashes (24-9, 15-5 MAC) at Illinois State Redbirds (20-12, 12-9 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Wednesday, 8 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State squares off against Kent State in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Redbirds' record in MVC play is 12-9, and their record is 8-3 against non-conference opponents. Illinois State has a 2-0 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Golden Flashes' record in MAC play is 15-5.
Kent State ranks third in the MAC with 24. 9 defensive rebounds per game led by Delrecco Gillespie averaging 8. 2.
Illinois State's average of 8. 6 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0. 5 fewer made shots on average than the 9.
1 per game Kent State gives up. Kent State has shot at a 45. 2% rate from the field this season, 1.