Men's College Basketball
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DRKE Edge in: ILST
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Drake at Illinois St.
When: 9:00 PM ET, Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Where: CEFCU Arena - Home of the Redbirds, Normal, Illinois
Quick Hits

Overall Team Offense

  • The Illinois St. Redbirds are ranked 35 for offensive field goal percentage shooting 47.8% while attempting 55.0 shots per game. The Redbirds shooting percentages include 75.2% for free throw percentage and 38.7% for three point percentage so far this season.
  • The Drake Bulldogs are ranked 24 for offensive field goal percentage shooting 48.3% while attempting 49.5 shots per game. The Bulldogs shooting percentages include 70.6% for free throw percentage and 36.0% for three point percentage so far this season.

Home and Away

  • The Illinois St. Redbirds are 10-3 at home this season, 7-7 against conference opponents, and 8-3 against non-conference opponents.
  • At home the Redbirds are averaging 78.8 scoring, and holding teams to 71.4 points scored on defense.
  • The Drake Bulldogs are 6-1 while on the road this season, 12-2 against conference opponents, and 10-0 against non-conference opponents.
  • On the road, the Bulldogs are averaging 67.1 scoring, and holding teams to 59.4 points scored on defense.
Stats and Records
Team Comparison
  W/L Strk Home Away Neutral Day Night Conf
Drake 22-2 W10 12-1 6-1 4-0 6-2 16-0 12-2
Illinois St. 15-10 L1 10-3 4-5 1-2 7-5 8-5 7-7
Last Meeting
Drake Illinois St.
Date Away Home Pts Reb FG% Pts Reb FG%
1/15/25 ILST 62 DRKE 66 66 24 52.3 62 17 50.0
Player Stats
Previous Matchup
Points Player Total FG% FTM
Drake D. Abreu 23 77.8 5
Illinois St. C. Walker 20 66.7 4
Rebounds Player Total Off Def
Drake C. Manyawu 7 3 4
Illinois St. C. Walker 4 0 4
Assists Player  
Drake B. Stirtz 8
Illinois St. D. Banks 2
Season
Points Player Total FG% FTM
Drake B. Stirtz 447 49.2 103
Illinois St. C. Walker 370 58.8 101
Rebounds Player Total Off Def
Drake C. Manyawu 136 55 81
Illinois St. C. Walker 142 62 80
Assists Player  
Drake B. Stirtz 149
Illinois St. D. Banks 93
Quickchart Matchup
blue bar Drake Off vs  red bar Illinois St. Defense
blue bar 69.4 Points For
red bar 72.6 Points Against
blue bar 48.3 FG%
red bar 45.9 FG%
blue bar 27.9 Reb
red bar 28.6 Reb
red bar Illinois St. Off vs  blue bar Drake Defense
red bar 75.3 Points For
blue bar 60.3 Points Against
red bar 47.8 FG%
blue bar 45.8 FG%
red bar 30.0 Reb
blue bar 21.4 Reb