Who’s Playing
Bucknell @ Illinois State
Current Records: Bucknell 1-2; Illinois State 1-2
What to Know
After a two-game homestand, the Bucknell Bison will be on the road. They will take on the Illinois State Redbirds at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday at Redbird Arena. Bucknell will be strutting in after a victory while Illinois State will be stumbling in from a defeat.
The Bison were able to grind out a solid win over the Rider Broncs on Wednesday, winning 81-74.
Meanwhile, Illinois State received a tough blow on Tuesday as they fell 77-65 to the Murray State Racers.
Bucknell’s win brought them up to 1-2 while Illinois State’s loss pulled them down to an identical 1-2. A couple defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Bucknell is 40th worst in college basketball in points allowed per game, with 78.3 on average. The Redbirds have had an even harder time: they are stumbling into the contest with the 19th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 81 on average. It’s possible one of these Achilles’ heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Redbird Arena — Normal, Illinois
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
