NORMAL – Illinois State has released its men’s basketball nonconference schedule for the upcoming season.
“I am really excited about our nonconference schedule,” ISU coach Ryan Pedon said. “This is a challenging schedule that will test our team in the early parts of the season. Having six home games was very important to us, and with hard work from our staff and administration, we were able to achieve that mark.
“We will have two difficult road tests against programs that are accustomed to winning and will be very good for us. We are also excited about our tournament in the Virgin Islands, which will provide the most challenging field we have played in our three years at Illinois State.”
Unlike the past two seasons, the Redbirds will not play a home game on their former court, Horton Field House.
Here’s a look at each of the games. The Missouri Valley Conference schedule has yet to be announced.
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Oct. 26
Lewis
Conference: Great Lakes Valley
Record last season: 18-13
FYI: The Redbirds meet the Division II Flyers in an exhibition game at CEFCU Arena. Lewis is coached by former Illinois Wesleyan coach Scott Trost.
Nov. 4
Tennessee-Martin
Record last season: 21-11
Nov. 7
At North Dakota State
Conference: Summit League
Record last season: 15-17
FYI: Boden Skunberg, the Bison’s leading scorer a year ago, has transferred to ISU. Former Redbird Luke Kasubke is now on the NDSU roster.
Nov. 12
Ohio
Record last season: 20-13
Nov. 17
Trinity Christian
Conference: Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic
FYI: The Trolls are an NAIA program.
Nov. 22
McNeese in Paradise Jam
FYI: The Cowboys won the Sun Belt last season with a 17-1 record and played in the NCAA Tournament.
Nov. 23 or 24
Paradise Jam
The Redbirds face either Alabama-Birmingham or Longwood in their second game in the Virgin Islands.
Nov. 25
Paradise Jam
ISU’s final game in the multi-team event will come against Kansas State, George Washington, Liberty or Louisiana.
Dec. 7
Pacific
FYI: The Tigers return to Normal for the first time since the 1997-98 season when they were led by future NBA first round draft pick Michael Olowokandi.
Dec. 15
Saint Louis
Record last season: 13-20
FYI: The Billikens are coached by former Indiana State coach Josh Schertz, who brought standouts Robbie Avila and Isaiah Swope with him from Terre Haute.
Dec. 18
Northern Illinois
Record last season: 11-20
FYI: The schools are meeting for the first time since the 2003-04 season.
Dec. 22
At Cornell
FYI: ISU travels to Ithaca, New York, for the Redbirds’ first game against an Ivy League opponent.
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