Incarnate Word and Illinois State Set for Exciting CBI Tournament Clash
Ladies and gentlemen, college basketball fans, it's time to get excited! The College Basketball Invitational (CBI) tournament is in full swing, and we have a thrilling matchup on the horizon. The Incarnate Word Cardinals are set to face off against the Illinois State Redbirds in what promises to be an intense showdown at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. Tip-off is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET, and you won’t want to miss it!
Let's dive into the details. The Incarnate Word Cardinals come into this game with a solid 19-16 record, including a 10-12 mark in Southland Conference play. They have been on a roll, particularly outside of conference games, boasting a strong 9-4 record. Their offense has been clicking, averaging 73.9 points per game, and they’ve managed to outscore their opponents by an average of 4.5 points per contest.
Meanwhile, Illinois State has had an up-and-down season, finishing 20-14 overall with an 11-11 record in the Missouri Valley Conference. However, the Redbirds have proven their ability to dominate, with a 7-2 record in games decided by double digits. They are shooting at an impressive 48.1% from the field, giving them a significant edge in efficiency.
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Key players to watch in this matchup include Incarnate Word’s dynamic scorer Davion Bailey, who is averaging 16.7 points per game, and Dylan Hayman, who has been on fire in the last 10 games, putting up 18.4 points and grabbing 5.3 rebounds per contest. On the other side, Illinois State will rely on Chase Walker’s 14.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, along with Johnny Kinziger, who has been putting up 14.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in his last 10 outings.
Both teams are coming off strong performances. Incarnate Word secured a dominant 87-71 road win over Jacksonville in their last game, led by a stellar 23-point performance from Davion Bailey. Jalin Anderson also shined with 22 points and five assists. On the flip side, Illinois State took down Presbyterian 78-70, thanks to a strong showing from Chase Walker, who dropped 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds, while Ty Pence added 17 points with an impressive 75% shooting night.
Statistically, the matchup is close. The Cardinals have averaged 70.9 points per game over their last 10 outings, while Illinois State has put up 72.2. Both teams are shooting efficiently, but Illinois State’s ability to hit shots at a 48.1% clip may give them a slight advantage. However, Incarnate Word’s defensive effort and ability to generate steals could prove to be the X-factor in this game.
So, who will come out on top? Will Incarnate Word continue their impressive non-conference run and take down the Redbirds? Or will Illinois State’s efficient offense and balanced play prove too much for the Cardinals to handle?
All eyes will be on Daytona Beach as these two teams battle it out for a spot in the next round of the CBI Tournament. Be sure to tune in on ESPNU or stream the game live on Fubo to catch all the action. This is March basketball, and anything can happen!
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