Illinois State vs. Valparaiso Time, TV & Stream – Jan. 7

The Illinois State Redbirds (12-3, 4-0 MVC) will attempt to build on a four-game win streak when they visit the Valparaiso Beacons (7-8, 1-3 MVC) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Athletics-Recreation Center. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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How to Watch Illinois State vs. Valparaiso

• Game day: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV channel: ESPN+
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Illinois State vs. Valparaiso Stat Insights

Points

• The 79.9 points the Redbirds average are 10.2 more than the Beacons allow.
• Illinois State is 12-1 when scoring more than 69.7 points.
• Valparaiso has a 7-5 record when conceding fewer than 79.9 points.
• The Beacons' 70.9 points per game are 5.7 more than the Redbirds concede.
• Valparaiso is 7-5 when putting up more than 65.2 points.
• Illinois State's record is 10-0 when it gives up fewer than 70.9 points.
• The Redbirds have totaled 221 more points than their opponents this year (14.7 per game), and the Beacons have also outscored their opponents, by 18 (1.2 per game).

Shooting

• The Redbirds are making 49.7% of their shots from the field, 7.4% higher than the Beacons concede to opponents (42.3%).
• Illinois State is 12-2 when shooting higher than 42.3% from the field.
• Valparaiso is 4-3 when shooting better than 40.7% from the field.

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Rebounding

• The Redbirds and Beacons rebound at nearly the same rate, with the Redbirds averaging 0.7 more per game.
• Illinois State is 10-0 overall when it finishes with more rebounds. Valparaiso is 2-6 when it falls short on the boards.
• The Redbirds average 8.5 offensive boards, 2.5 fewer than the Beacons.
• The Beacons are 5-4 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Redbirds are 5-1 when they fall short there.
• Both these teams are strong on the boards. Illinois State has an average rebounding margin of +5.7, and Valparaiso is at +1.1.

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