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The Illinois State Redbirds (5-2) will look to extend a four-game win streak when they host the Furman Paladins (4-3) at 3 p.m. ET on Friday, November 28, 2025. The Paladins have won three games in a row.
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How to Watch Illinois State vs. Furman
- Game day: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Game time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN2
Illinois State 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.9 | 121 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 40.1 | 73 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 36.9 | 68 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.7 | 154 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 8.6 | 12 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 8.1 | 359 |
Furman 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.4 | 140 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.7 | 197 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 37.0 | 65 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 26.7 | 28 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.9 | 245 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.0 | 327 |
Illinois State vs. Furman Stat Insights
Points
- The Redbirds are averaging 79.9 points, 10.6 more than the Paladins give up.
- When Illinois State scores more than 69.3, it has a record of 5-0.
- Furman has a 4-2 record when giving up fewer than 79.9 points.
- The Paladins average 73.9 points, 7.8 more than the Redbirds concede.
- Furman is 4-1 when posting over 66.1 points.
- Illinois State has a 4-1 record when giving up fewer than 73.9 points.
- The Redbirds have 96 more points than their opponents this year (13.8 per game), and the Paladins have 32 more than their opponents (4.6 per game).
Shooting
- The Redbirds are making 46.9% of their shots from the field, 3.2% higher than the Paladins concede to opponents (43.7%).
- Illinois State has a 5-0 straight-up record when shooting higher than 43.7% from the field.
- The Paladins make 46.4% of their shots from the field, 6.3% higher than the Redbirds' defensive field-goal percentage.
- Furman is 4-1 when shooting better than 40.1% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Redbirds and Paladins rebound at around the same rate, with the Redbirds averaging 0.1 fewer rebounds per game.
- Furman is 3-2 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Illinois State is 1-1 when falling short on the boards.
- The Redbirds average 9.1 offensive boards, 3.3 fewer than the Paladins.
- The Paladins are 3-3 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Redbirds are 2-0 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, Illinois State is +6.2 rebounds per game, and Furman is +10.3.
Illinois State Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Eastern Kentucky | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Chicago State | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Utah State | Neutral |
Furman Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2025 | Elon | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Harvard | Home |
| 12/9/2025 | Bob Jones | Home |