Illinois hockey had an exhilarating victory, followed by a devastating loss against their in-state rival, Illinois State.

Illinois State Redbirds (15-9, 9-4 MVC) at Evansville Purple Aces (6-18, 2-11 MVC) Evansville, Indiana; Saturday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Evansville takes on Illinois State in a matchup of MVC teams.

BOTTOM LINE: Evansville takes on Illinois State in a matchup of MVC teams. The Purple Aces have gone 6-4 in home games. Evansville is 0-13 against opponents over .500. The Redbirds are 9-4 in MVC ...

Bradley Braves (21-6, 12-4 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (15-12, 7-9 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -1.5; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois ...

Illinois State Redbirds (15-11, 7-8 MVC) at Indiana State Sycamores (12-14, 6-9 MVC) Terre Haute, Indiana; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State takes on Indiana State after Chase ...

NORMAL — Duke Deen swung away with 3 after 3 in the late rounds, trying to give the Bradley Braves a puncher's chance at a comeback against the Illinois State Redbirds in a "War on 74" bout ...

Belmont averages 8.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 more makes per game than Illinois State allows. The Redbirds and Bruins match up Thursday for the first time in MVC play this season.