Illinois State hoops home opener on WJBC tonight

Redbird Arena
Illinois State plays its home opener tonight against Morehead State at Redbird Arena. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)

By WJBC Staff

Not only does the Illinois State men’s basketball team play its home opener against Morehead State tonight on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena, but ISU also begins a season-long three-game homestand as part of four games in nine days to start the season.

The Redbirds (0-1) are aiming to bounce back after dropping their season opener at San Diego State Nov. 13. Morehead State (1-0) opened its 2015-16 season with a decisive win over NAIA foe Cincinnati Christian. Monday’s Morehead State at Illinois State.

Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Dick Luedke, Mike Matthews and studio host Tim Lewis have all the action starting at a 6 p.m. on WJBC 1230 AM, 93.7 NASH Icon, WJBC.com the WJBC Country Financial Illinois State Radio Network and Rdio.

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