The Valparaiso Beacons (4-11) aim to end a four-game losing streak when they host the Illinois State Redbirds (9-7) on January 17, 2025 at Athletics-Recreation Center.
On Sunday, in its most recent game, Valparaiso lost to Belmont 67-53. With 14 points, Leah Earnest was its leading scorer. On Sunday, in its most recent game, Illinois State lost to Drake 85-64. With 14 points, Shannon Dowell was its top scorer.
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When is Valparaiso vs. Illinois State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Beacons and Redbirds is set to start on Friday, January 17, 2025. You should expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Valparaiso vs. Illinois State
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Valparaiso Beacons vs. Illinois State Redbirds Game Preview
Valparaiso Stats, Odds & Insights
Valparaiso has a -101 scoring differential, falling short by 6.7 points per game. It is putting up 64.0 points per game to rank 223rd in college basketball and is giving up 70.7 per contest to rank 307th in college basketball.
The 64.0 points the Beacons average are only 4.9 fewer than the Redbirds concede.
Valparaiso makes 7.3 three-pointers per game (78th in college basketball) at a 32.4% rate (132nd in college basketball), compared to the 7.4 its opponents make while shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc.
Offensively, the Beacons have played better in home games this year, scoring 67.0 points per game, compared to 61.4 per game in road games.
On offense, Valparaiso has struggled over its last 10 games, scoring 63.3 points per contest over that span compared to the 64.0 it has racked up over the course of this year.
Illinois State Stats, Odds & Insights
Illinois State outscores opponents by 7.7 points per game (posting 76.6 points per game, 46th in college basketball, and conceding 68.9 per contest, 280th in college basketball) and has a +122 scoring differential.
The Redbirds’ 76.6 points per game are 5.9 more than the Beacons give up.
Illinois State connects on 6.4 three-pointers per game (159th in college basketball), 2.5 fewer than its opponents.
In 2024-25 the Redbirds are scoring 5.0 more points per game at home (78.6) than away (73.6).
Illinois State is putting up 79.4 points per contest over its previous 10 games, which is 2.8 more than its average for the season (76.6).
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Beacons Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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Leah Earnest | 15 | 17.5 | 7.5 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
Nevaeh Jackson | 15 | 13.4 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 2.3 |
Layla Gold | 15 | 8.9 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.0 |
Katie Beyer | 15 | 6.8 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
Raeven Raye-Redmond | 10 | 5.4 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.4 |
Redbirds Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shannon Dowell | 16 | 16.1 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
Nevaeh Thomas | 16 | 13.1 | 7.7 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
Elyce Knudsen | 14 | 12.7 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
Addison Martin | 16 | 10.4 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Doneelah Washington | 16 | 7.5 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
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