Illinois State Dominates Chicago State in 95-53 Win
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · CEFCU Arena
Illinois State Redbirds 95, Chicago State Cougars 53, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Chicago State Cougars vs Illinois State Redbirds?
Illinois State Redbirds beat Chicago State Cougars 95-53 at CEFCU Arena on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in Chicago State Cougars vs Illinois State Redbirds?
Illinois State Redbirds were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -4500 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
The Illinois State Redbirds delivered a commanding performance against the Chicago State Cougars, winning decisively with a final score of 95-53 at CEFCU Arena. This matchup showcased the stark contrast in the teams' current form, with Illinois State entering the game with a strong home record of 8-2 and riding a six-game winning streak. In contrast, Chicago State struggled throughout the season, holding a dismal record of 1-9.
Illinois State's recent form has been impressive, particularly at home where they maintained an undefeated record of 6-0. Over their last ten games, the Redbirds have won seven, averaging 78.3 points scored per game while allowing 68.2 points. Their last five games have seen them average an even more remarkable 85.4 points, while holding opponents to just 60.4 points. This offensive prowess was on full display against Chicago State, as they dominated the scoring throughout the game.
On the other hand, Chicago State has faced significant challenges this season, managing only one win in their last ten games. They averaged 66.8 points scored per game but allowed a staggering 83.1 points, indicating defensive struggles. Their recent form included a brief respite with a win against Saint Xavier Cougars, but they have lost eight of their last nine games. Notably, the Cougars have yet to win a game on the road, with an away record of 0-8.
In terms of previous meetings, the block did not provide specific historical data, but the current season's performances clearly indicated a significant gap in competitiveness between the two teams. The injury situation was not detailed in the block, but the disparity in records and scoring averages suggests that Illinois State was in a stronger position heading into the game.
The betting market reflected this imbalance, with DraftKings setting the spread at -20.5 in favor of Illinois State, indicating strong confidence in their ability to cover the margin. The total for the game was set at 144.5, with odds of -115 for the over and -105 for the under, suggesting that the market anticipated a high-scoring affair, which ultimately proved accurate given the final score.
Conditions during the game were not detailed in the block, but the home-court advantage for Illinois State likely contributed to their dominant performance. Fans watching the game were treated to a showcase of Illinois State's offensive capabilities, particularly in the second half, where they continued to build their lead. Key plays included a series of successful shots from Doyel Cockrill III, who contributed significantly to the scoring in the latter stages of the game.
Overall, this fixture highlighted the strengths of Illinois State as they continue to assert their dominance in the league, while Chicago State will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ILST -20.5 | 144.5 o -115 / u -105 | Chicago State Cougars +1700 · Illinois State Redbirds -4500 |
Leaders
- PointsMason Klabo16Illinois State Redbirds
- AssistsChase Walker9Illinois State Redbirds
- ReboundsBrandon Lieb11Illinois State Redbirds
- PointsDoyel Cockrill III13Chicago State Cougars
- AssistsDoyel Cockrill III1Chicago State Cougars
- ReboundsCJ Ray8Chicago State Cougars
Recent form
Illinois State Redbirds
Last 10: 7-3Streak W678.3 scored · 68.2 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W89-78vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsDec 4
- W72-65vs Furman PaladinsNov 28
- W79-69vs Charlotte 49ersNov 27
- W94-42vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 23
- W93-48vs Rockford RegentsNov 21
- W82-80at Long Beach State BeachNov 17
- L67-87at USC TrojansNov 15
- W76-65vs Cornell Big RedNov 9
- L68-72at Ohio BobcatsNov 7
- L63-76at Belmont BruinsMar 7
Chicago State Cougars
Last 10: 1-9Streak W166.8 scored · 83.1 allowed per game0-8 away
- W85-62vs Saint Xavier CougarsDec 1
- L64-87at Youngstown State PenguinsNov 28
- L77-90at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsNov 26
- L54-93at Iowa HawkeyesNov 21
- L54-66at Minnesota Golden GophersNov 19
- L63-67vs UIC FlamesNov 15
- L66-98at Butler BulldogsNov 12
- L86-108at Saint Louis BillikensNov 7
- L62-92at DePaul Blue DemonsNov 4
- L57-68at Long Island University SharksMar 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 24-11 | - | 15-3 |
| Central Connecticut | 18-12 | 3 | 12-6 |
| Mercyhurst | 17-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| Le Moyne | 15-17 | 5 | 10-8 |
| New Haven | 14-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Wagner | 14-17 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Stonehill | 12-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 11-21 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Saint Francis | 7-24 | 10 | 5-13 |
| Chicago State | 7-25 | 10 | 5-13 |
| Belmont | 26-6 | - | 16-4 |
| Bradley | 21-13 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Illinois State | 23-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 20-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| UIC | 19-16 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 23-13 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Valparaiso | 18-15 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 16-16 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Drake | 14-20 | 10 | 6-14 |
| Indiana State | 11-21 | 12 | 4-16 |
| Evansville | 7-25 | 13 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Chicago State Cougars | Illinois State Redbirds |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 17-58 | 36-70 |
| Field goal % | 29 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 5-19 | 15-40 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 38 |
| Free throws | 14-15 | 8-15 |
| Free throw % | 93 | 53 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 48 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 21 |
| Defensive rebounds | 17 | 27 |
| Assists | 5 | 30 |
| Steals | 9 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 42 |
| Fouls | 19 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 46 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half19-57Landon Wolf made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half19-58Landon Wolf made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half21-58Stephen Byard made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half21-60Landon Wolf made Layup. Assisted by Ty'Reek Coleman.
- 2nd Half24-60Doyel Cockrill III made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Stephen Byard.
- 2nd Half24-62Brandon Lieb made Dunk. Assisted by Landon Wolf.
- 2nd Half24-64Chase Walker made Layup.
- 2nd Half24-65Landon Wolf made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half25-65Marcus Tankersley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half26-65Marcus Tankersley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half26-68Jack Daugherty made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chase Walker.
- 2nd Half27-68Marcus Tankersley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half28-68Marcus Tankersley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half28-70Chase Walker made Layup. Assisted by Jack Daugherty.
- 2nd Half28-72Ty Pence made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half28-74Johnny Kinziger made Layup. Assisted by Chase Walker.
- 2nd Half31-74Chauncey Gibson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Doyel Cockrill III.
- 2nd Half31-76Ty Pence made Layup. Assisted by Chase Walker.
- 2nd Half32-76Doyel Cockrill III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-76CJ Ray made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-76CJ Ray made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-76Doyel Cockrill III made Layup.
- 2nd Half36-78Brandon Lieb made Layup. Assisted by Johnny Kinziger.
- 2nd Half39-78CJ Ray made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Lionel Larvadain III.
- 2nd Half39-79Chase Walker made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-81Mason Klabo made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-81CJ Ray made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Marcus Tankersley.
- 2nd Half42-84Mason Klabo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brandon Lieb.
- 2nd Half44-84Marcus Tankersley made Layup. Assisted by Doyel Cockrill III.
- 2nd Half44-86Mason Klabo made Dunk.
- 2nd Half44-88Brandon Lieb made Dunk. Assisted by Landon Moore.
- 2nd Half44-90Ty Blake made Layup. Assisted by Landon Moore.
- 2nd Half46-90Doyel Cockrill III made Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-90Doyel Cockrill III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-90Doyel Cockrill III made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-90Marcus Tankersley made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-90Doyel Cockrill III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-90Doyel Cockrill III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-92Landon Moore made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-95Mason Klabo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Landon Moore.
Win probability
Above the line favours Illinois State Redbirds, below favours Chicago State Cougars.
Venue
- CEFCU ArenaNormal, IL
- Attendance3881
- OfficialsJeff Campbell, Ed Crenshaw Jr., Chris Merlo
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