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Illinois State and Abilene Christian play in NIT

By The Associated PressSky F1

Abilene Christian Wildcats (24-10, 14-6 WAC) at Illinois State Redbirds (21-13, 14-8 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Friday, 7:30 p. m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State and Abilene Christian play in the National Invitation Tournament.

The Redbirds have gone 14-8 against MVC opponents, with a 7-5 record in non-conference play. Illinois State scores 72. 9 points and has outscored opponents by 5.

2 points per game. The Wildcats are 14-6 against WAC opponents. Abilene Christian leads the WAC scoring 72.

1 points per game while shooting 42. 6%. Illinois State scores 72.

9 points, 12. 4 more per game than the 60. 5 Abilene Christian gives up.