Auburn and Illinois State square off in NIT matchup
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
Illinois State Redbirds (23-12, 12-9 MVC) vs. Auburn Tigers (20-16, 8-12 SEC) Indianapolis; Thursday, 9:30 p. m.
EDT BOTTOM LINE: Auburn and Illinois State meet in the National Invitation Tournament. The Tigers have gone 8-12 against SEC opponents, with a 12-4 record in non-conference play. Auburn is 1-2 in one-possession games.
The Redbirds' record in MVC play is 12-9. Illinois State ranks sixth in the MVC with 8. 3 offensive rebounds per game led by Chase Walker averaging 2.
1. Auburn averages 82. 6 points, 14.
7 more per game than the 67. 9 Illinois State allows. Illinois State averages 8.