Murray State vs. Illinois State preview

MBB: The Racers return to conference play after their week in Hawai'i

The Racers got in their final preparations for Illinois State Thursday afternoon at the CFSB Center.

Murray State returns to Missouri Valley Conference play Thursday night when they host Illinois State. Here’s what you need to know:

• Murray State (7-6 overall, 1-1 MVC) vs. Illinois State (8-5 overall, 0-2 MVC) — 7:00pm CST at the CFSB Center

• KenPom Rankings: Murray State #119; Illinois State #161

• NCAA NET Rankings: Murray State #137; Illinois State #130

• Series history: Murray State leads 8-3 (Illinois State won both meetings last season)

• You can watch the game on ESPN+

• Kenny Roth and I will have the radio call, with the pregame show starting at 6:30pm CST. You can listen to the game here: https://player.amperwave.net/2845

• Vegas line: Murray State -5.5

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