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Men's Basketball Host Big Red for 2025-26 Home Opener - Illinois State University Athletics
- Illinois State hosts Cornell in the 2025-26 season home opener at CEFCU Arena in Normal, Ill., with tip-off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9.
- ISU is picked as the Missouri Valley Conference preseason favorite entering the 2025-26 season.
- Johnny Kinziger and Chase Walker form a high-scoring sophomore duo returning 1,042 points combined from last season.
- ISU finished last season with a strong three-point shooting profile, ranking 22nd nationally in three-point percentage.
- ISU features a returning core with 65.49% of last season’s scoring back, one of the NCAA's higher returning-scoring percentages.
- Chase Walker and Johnny Kinziger each reached significant scoring milestones last season as sophomores.
- ISU posted an efficient shooting season with high field-goal and free-throw percentages last year.
- ISU will leverage its defensive and rebounding efficiency with Ty Pence among early-season standout performers.
- The program’s recent success includes a Purple CBI championship and strong 2024-25 improvements.
- ISU will broadcast the game on ESPN+ with live stats and radio coverage provided by the Illinois State Radio Network.
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