Redbirds seek to avenge loss to Sycamores on WJBC tonight

Posted on February 17, 2016

The Illinois State men’s basketball team plays Indiana State at Redbird Arena tonight. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)

By WJBC Staff

Winners of four-straight games and a league-best seven of their last eight, the Redbirds will try to extend their winning streak while attempting to split the season series with Indiana State when the Illinois State men’s basketball team hosts the Sycamores at 7 p.m. on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena.

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

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