NCAAB · Final

Illinois State Defeats Cornell 76-65 in NCAAB Clash

Sunday, November 9, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · CEFCU Arena

Illinois State Redbirds 76, Cornell Big Red 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Cornell Big Red vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Illinois State Redbirds beat Cornell Big Red 76-65 at CEFCU Arena on November 9, 2025.

In a decisive matchup at CEFCU Arena, the Illinois State Redbirds secured a 76-65 victory over the Cornell Big Red. This game marked a significant moment for Illinois State, improving their record to 2-1, while Cornell fell to 0-3. The Redbirds, despite a recent two-game losing streak, showcased their resilience and ability to perform at home, where they have a solid record of 1-1 this season.

Illinois State entered the game with a mixed form, having won four out of their last ten games, resulting in a record of 4-6. Their scoring average stood at 71.2 points per game, while they allowed an average of 71.9 points. Their last outing, a loss to the Ohio Bobcats on November 7, ended with a score of 68-72. Prior to that, they had a home victory against the Missouri State Bears, winning 70-54. The Redbirds' home record this season is now 1-1, while their away record is 1-5.

Cornell, on the other hand, has struggled significantly this season, starting with an 0-2 record. Their recent form has also been inconsistent, with a 5-5 record over their last ten games, but they are currently on a two-game losing streak. The Big Red averaged a high 86.0 points per game while allowing 82.0, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games. Their last match against the Kent State Golden Flashes ended in a 102-110 defeat, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. Cornell's away record remains poor at 0-2 this season.

Historically, Illinois State and Cornell have met once before, with the Redbirds winning that encounter 80-77 on December 22, 2024. This previous victory likely provided them with confidence heading into this matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams have faced challenges in maintaining a consistent lineup. The absence of key players can often influence the outcome of such fixtures, but no current injuries were mentioned.

The betting market had priced Illinois State with a home win probability of 0.695, reflecting a strong belief in their chances of securing victory on their home court. The conditions for the game were typical for a November evening, with no specific weather conditions reported that would have impacted play.

As the game unfolded, Illinois State took control in the second half, with key scoring plays contributing to their lead. Johnny Kinziger made a crucial layup, and Cooper Noard added multiple free throws to extend the Redbirds' advantage. Ty'Reek Coleman and Boden Skunberg also contributed from the free-throw line, while Ian Imegwu capped off the scoring with a two-point tip shot, sealing the victory for Illinois State.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the Redbirds' ability to capitalize on their home advantage while exposing the Big Red's ongoing struggles this season. The game served as a reminder of the competitive nature of college basketball, where every matchup can shift the momentum of a season.

Leaders

PointsTy'Reek Coleman24Illinois State Redbirds
AssistsJohnny Kinziger2Illinois State Redbirds
ReboundsBrandon Lieb10Illinois State Redbirds
PointsCooper Noard19Cornell Big Red
AssistsAdam Hinton3Cornell Big Red
ReboundsCooper Noard5Cornell Big Red

Recent form

Illinois State Redbirds

Last 10: 4-6Streak L271.2 scored · 71.9 allowed per game3-1 at home

L68-72at Ohio BobcatsNov 7
L63-76at Belmont BruinsMar 7
W70-54vs Missouri State BearsMar 6
W62-53vs Evansville Purple AcesMar 2
L79-88at Southern Illinois SalukisFeb 26
W70-68at Missouri State BearsFeb 23
W82-71vs Bradley BravesFeb 20
L76-85at Indiana State SycamoresFeb 15
L77-84vs Drake BulldogsFeb 13
L65-68at Northern Iowa PanthersFeb 8

Cornell Big Red

Last 10: 5-5Streak L286 scored · 82 allowed per game1-5 away

L102-110at Kent State Golden FlashesNov 8
L84-90at Yale BulldogsMar 16
W87-71vs Dartmouth Big GreenMar 15
W100-81vs Columbia LionsMar 8
W102-70vs Princeton TigersMar 2
W90-62vs Pennsylvania QuakersMar 1
W85-81at Brown BearsFeb 22
L88-92at Yale BulldogsFeb 22
L49-88at Dartmouth Big GreenFeb 15
L73-75at Harvard CrimsonFeb 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Yale	24-7	-	11-3
Harvard	17-12	1	10-4
Pennsylvania	18-12	2	9-5
Cornell	15-13	3	8-6
Columbia	16-12	6	5-9
Dartmouth	11-16	6	5-9
Princeton	9-20	6	5-9
Brown	9-18	8	3-11
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	Cornell Big Red	Illinois State Redbirds
Field goals	21-60	26-55
Field goal %	35	47
Three-pointers	6-31	7-19
Three-point %	19	37
Free throws	17-24	17-33
Free throw %	71	52
Rebounds	37	45
Offensive rebounds	10	12
Defensive rebounds	27	33
Assists	11	12
Steals	7	6
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	11	14
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	7
Fast-break points	5	6
Points in the paint	24	36
Fouls	26	19
Largest lead	10	16
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half38-44Johnny Kinziger made Layup. Assisted by Brandon Lieb.
2nd Half38-47Landon Moore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Landon Wolf.
2nd Half38-49Ty'Reek Coleman made Layup.
2nd Half38-50Ty'Reek Coleman made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-50Adam Hinton made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-50Adam Hinton made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-51Ty'Reek Coleman made Free Throw.
2nd Half40-53Chase Walker made Layup.
2nd Half40-54Chase Walker made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-54Josh Baldwin made Layup.
2nd Half42-56Chase Walker made Layup.
2nd Half43-56Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-56Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-59Johnny Kinziger made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Landon Moore.
2nd Half46-59Cooper Noard made Layup. Assisted by Josh Baldwin.
2nd Half46-60Ty'Reek Coleman made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-60Ryan Burbach made Layup. Assisted by Cooper Noard.
2nd Half48-62Johnny Kinziger made Layup.
2nd Half48-63Boden Skunberg made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-63Ryan Burbach made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kaspar Sepp.
2nd Half51-64Landon Moore made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-65Ty'Reek Coleman made Free Throw.
2nd Half51-67Boden Skunberg made Jumper.
2nd Half52-67Kaspar Sepp made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-67Kaspar Sepp made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-69Brandon Lieb made Jumper.
2nd Half56-69Ian Imegwu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Adam Hinton.
2nd Half57-69Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-69Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-71Chase Walker made Layup. Assisted by Johnny Kinziger.
2nd Half59-71Corbin Zentner made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-71Corbin Zentner made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-73Johnny Kinziger made Layup.
2nd Half61-73Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-73Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-73Cooper Noard made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-74Ty'Reek Coleman made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-75Ty'Reek Coleman made Free Throw.
2nd Half63-76Boden Skunberg made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-76Ian Imegwu made Two Point Tip Shot.