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Auburn and Illinois State play in NIT matchup

By The Associated PressYahoo 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 squares off against Illinois State in the National Invitation Tournament. The Tigers are 8-12 against SEC opponents and 12-4 in non-conference play. Auburn has a 1-2 record in one-possession games.

The Redbirds are 12-9 in MVC play. Illinois State ranks sixth in the MVC with 8. 3 offensive rebounds per game led by Chase Walker averaging 2.

1. Auburn averages 8. 1 made 3-pointers per game, 1.

7 more made shots than the 6. 4 per game Illinois State gives up. Illinois State has shot at a 46.