NORMAL, Ill. — Northern Iowa trailed by 12 points against Illinois State with 10:46 remaining. In a hostile road environment at Redbird Arena, a come-from-behind win seemed unlikely for the Panthers. Their win probability had sunk below 10 percent, according to Kenpom. But a rare defensive switch…
Wichita State was the story in the Valley last season, entering the NCAA Tournament with a perfect record. Are the Shockers capable of running the table again? (I’m talking about just for the MVC — just bringing up if they, or any team, can do…
The MVC was in the nation’s spotlight last season, but only because of Wichita State’s undefeated season. The Shockers once again have the talent to run the table, but overall the conference will be much improved. All of the MVC’s six best teams will pose…
Loyola Chicago (9-15, 4-8 MVC) ended its three-game losing streak Sunday with a 79-69 victory at home against Illinois State (13-11, 6-6). The result was a complete turnaround from the teams’ first meeting on Jan. 11, when Illinois State suffocated Loyola in a 59-50, defensive…
Loyola Chicago (8-15, 3-8 MVC) completes its season series Sunday with Illinois State (13-10, 6-5). Loyola lost the first meeting Jan. 11 at Illinois State, 59-50. The Ramblers enter amidst their worst stretch of the Missouri Valley season. They have lost three games in a…
DePaul (7-4) will begin a four-game road trip this afternoon at Illinois State (6-5). The Blue Demons have won three in a row, but against very weak competition. The Redbirds will be their toughest opponent since Arizona State, which beat them by 22 points at…
The Missouri Valley Conference has forever been one of the best mid-major leagues, and that is no different this year. Although Creighton departed for the Big East, Wichita State is nationally ranked, Illinois State knocked off No. 25 Dayton a few games ago, and Indiana…
