MVC Reveals 2024-25 Men's Basketball Schedule
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The Missouri Valley Conference has announced the 2024-25 men's basketball conference schedule, with the Redbirds playing one MVC game in early December, and the remaining 19 games in late December and beyond.
The Redbirds' conference slate opens on Wednesday, December 4 when the squad travels to Nashville to take on the Belmont Bruins. The second portion of ISU's MVC schedule opens on Sunday, December 29 when the Redbirds host UIC.
Illinois State has home games on Sunday, January 5 (Southern Illinois); Saturday, January 11 (Northern Iowa); Saturday, January 18 (Missouri State); Tuesday, January 21 (Indiana State); Wednesday, January 29 (Belmont); Saturday, February 1 (Valparaiso); Wednesday, February 12 (Drake); Wednesday, February 19 (Bradley); and Sunday, March 2 (Evansville).
The State Farm MVC Tournament opens on Thursday, March 6, with the championship game scheduled for Sunday, March 9.
The Illinois State season begins on Monday, November 4 when ISU hosts UT Martin inside CEFCU Arena.
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