Missouri State vs. Illinois State

Missouri State made the MVC tournament but was the worst team in the conference (2-18). Missouri State ranks 11th in the 12-team conference in scoring (68.4 ppg) and last from the charity stripe (.654), while the defense is last in shooting allowed (.466). They lost to Illinois State in January, 74-68, getting outscored 22-16 in points in the paint. Illinois State has 18 wins and is fifth in scoring (76.1 ppg), fourth in shooting (.482), third from long range (.382), and fourth from the line (.752). Illinois State has had six games with five or fewer turnovers, which is tied for the second-most in the NCAA this season. Play Illinois State.