Murray State at Illinois State preview

MBB: The Racers will look to start Valley play 2-0 for the second-straight year

Murray State goes through their pregame warmups before this afternoon’s game with Illinois State

Murray State will play their first true road game of the year this afternoon at Illinois State. Here’s what you need to know:

• Murray State (3-3 overall, 1-0 MVC) at Illinois State (4-3 overall, 1-0 MVC) — 2:00pm at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Illinois

• 10th all-time meeting (Murray State leads 8-1)

• KenPom rankings: Murray State #154; Illinois State #182

• You can stream the game on ESPN+

• Kenny Roth and I will have the radio call, with the pregame show starting at 1:30pm. You can listen to the game here.

• Vegas line: Illinois State -1.5