ISU vs. Bradley, IWU vs. Augie on WJBC tonight

Posted on January 20, 2016

Paris Lee and the Illinois State Redbirds visit Bradley on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)

By WJBC Staff

Illinois State and Bradley hold their first meeting of the 2015-16 season in the I-74 rivalry series tonight at 7 p.m. in Carver Arena.

The Redbirds (9-10, 3-3 MVC) are aiming to snap a season-long three-game losing streak, while the Braves (3-16, 1-5 MVC) are also trying to bounce back after dropping seven of their last eight contests.

Dick Luedke, Mike Matthews and studio host Tim Lewis will call the action starting with Redbird Preview at 6 p.m. on WJBC 1230 AM, 93.7 FM, the WJBC Country Financial Illinois State Radio Network, WJBC.com and the WJBC app.

Illinois Wesleyan looks to bounce back from a crushing loss on Saturday as the Titans host the No. 3-ranked Augustana Vikings. Wesleyan squandered a 14-point lead in the final 5:56 of regulation and loss in overtime to North Central on Saturday at Shirk Center.

Eric Stock and Joel Swanson will call the action on WJBC.com starting at 6:45 p.m.

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