NCAAB · Final

Illinois State Defeats Drake 86-76 in NCAAB Clash

Friday, February 6, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · CEFCU Arena

Illinois State Redbirds 86, Drake Bulldogs 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Drake Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Illinois State Redbirds beat Drake Bulldogs 86-76 at CEFCU Arena on February 6, 2026.

Who was favored in Drake Bulldogs vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Illinois State Redbirds were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.

In an exciting NCAAB matchup, the Illinois State Redbirds secured a victory over the Drake Bulldogs with a final score of 86-76. This win is particularly significant for Illinois State, as it improves their home record to 17-8 while Drake falls to 12-14 overall. The game took place at the CEFCU Arena, showcasing a competitive atmosphere as both teams battled for crucial conference standings.

Illinois State entered the game with a home record of 16-8 and had been showing mixed form recently, with a record of 5-5 over their last 10 games. They averaged 70.1 points scored and allowed 65.2 points during that stretch, indicating a solid defensive presence. However, they were on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Southern Illinois Salukis just days prior, 50-54. In contrast, Drake's recent form was also inconsistent, with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, averaging 78.1 points scored but allowing a higher average of 81.0 points. They were coming off two consecutive losses, including a high-scoring defeat against the Belmont Bruins, 90-103.

The matchup was intriguing not only because of the teams' standings but also due to their previous meetings. In their last encounter on December 30, 2025, Illinois State had bested Drake, 73-56. Historically, Illinois State had a 1-2 record against Drake in their last three meetings, which added an extra layer of competitiveness to this fixture.

In terms of home and away performance, Illinois State had a home record of 3-2 in their last five games, while Drake held a 2-3 record in their away games during the same period. The conditions at CEFCU Arena were favorable for Illinois State, who capitalized on their home court advantage.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Illinois State favored by 10.5 points, with a total set at 144.5. The odds reflected confidence in Illinois State's ability to perform at home, and they lived up to those expectations with their decisive victory.

Injuries were not highlighted in the block, but the focus remained on the performance of key players. Throughout the game, Illinois State's offensive strategy was evident, with multiple players contributing to the scoreline. The scoring plays in the second half showcased their ability to maintain pressure on Drake, with notable contributions from Andrew Alia and Ty'Reek Coleman, who both made significant scoring plays that helped to extend their lead.

As the game progressed, Illinois State demonstrated resilience and a strong offensive rhythm, particularly in the second half, where they outscored Drake significantly. The final moments saw Illinois State securing their lead with a series of free throws and layups, including a critical three-point jumper from Alia that pushed the score to 84-72.

For viewers, the game illustrated the importance of home-court advantage and the impact of recent form on team performance. Illinois State's ability to respond to their previous loss and capitalize on their scoring opportunities was a key factor in their win. The matchup also highlighted the contrasting styles of both teams, with Illinois State's disciplined defense and Drake's high-scoring approach making for an engaging contest.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ILST -10.5	144.5 o -115 / u -105	Drake Bulldogs +440 · Illinois State Redbirds -600

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Leaders

PointsTy'Reek Coleman19Illinois State Redbirds
AssistsBoden Skunberg4Illinois State Redbirds
ReboundsTy'Reek Coleman8Illinois State Redbirds
PointsOkku Federiko17Drake Bulldogs
AssistsOwen Larson5Drake Bulldogs
ReboundsAndrew Alia11Drake Bulldogs

Recent form

Illinois State Redbirds

Last 10: 5-5Streak L170.1 scored · 65.2 allowed per game3-2 at home

L50-54vs Southern Illinois SalukisFeb 4
W70-65at Murray State RacersJan 29
L69-80at Belmont BruinsJan 24
W59-54vs Northern Iowa PanthersJan 22
W88-62vs Bradley BravesJan 17
L89-94at Indiana State SycamoresJan 15
L59-63vs UIC FlamesJan 10
L71-77at Valparaiso BeaconsJan 8
W73-47vs Evansville Purple AcesJan 1
W73-56at Drake BulldogsDec 30

Drake Bulldogs

Last 10: 5-5Streak L278.1 scored · 81 allowed per game2-3 away

L90-103at Belmont BruinsFeb 4
L73-87vs Bradley BravesJan 31
W82-78vs Evansville Purple AcesJan 29
W76-62at Indiana State SycamoresJan 24
W101-90vs Murray State RacersJan 22
L67-74at UIC FlamesJan 17
W76-73at Southern Illinois SalukisJan 15
L76-78vs Belmont BruinsJan 10
L66-93at Bradley BravesJan 8
W74-72vs Indiana State SycamoresJan 4

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Drake Bulldogs	Illinois State Redbirds
Field goals	27-64	31-62
Field goal %	42	50
Three-pointers	8-24	12-27
Three-point %	33	44
Free throws	14-20	12-21
Free throw %	70	57
Rebounds	38	39
Offensive rebounds	12	9
Defensive rebounds	26	30
Assists	18	17
Steals	4	5
Blocks	2	3
Turnovers	10	10
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	13
Fast-break points	6	6
Points in the paint	26	38
Fouls	19	18
Largest lead	0	19
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-51Jalen Quinn makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half43-51Jalen Quinn makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half43-54Johnny Kinziger makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ty'Reek Coleman assists)
2nd Half44-54Jalen Quinn makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-54Jalen Quinn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-57Ty'Reek Coleman makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half45-59Ty'Reek Coleman makes layup
2nd Half45-62Ty'Reek Coleman makes 22-foot three point jumper (Ty Pence assists)
2nd Half47-62Okku Federiko makes layup (Owen Larson assists)
2nd Half47-65Landon Wolf makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ty'Reek Coleman assists)
2nd Half47-66Ty Pence makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-66Owen Larson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Quinn assists)
2nd Half51-66Owen Larson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-66Owen Larson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-67Landon Wolf makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-68Landon Wolf makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-70Brandon Lieb makes layup (Johnny Kinziger assists)
2nd Half54-70Jalen Quinn makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half54-73Ty Pence makes 25-foot three point jumper (Johnny Kinziger assists)
2nd Half56-73Jaehshon Thomas makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Isaiah Carr assists)
2nd Half58-73Eli Shetlar makes 13-foot floating jump shot (Jalen Quinn assists)
2nd Half59-73Jalen Quinn makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-75Chase Walker makes layup (Boden Skunberg assists)
2nd Half59-76Chase Walker makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half60-76Isaiah Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-78Ty'Reek Coleman makes layup
2nd Half61-78Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-78Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-78Andrew Alia makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaehshon Thomas assists)
2nd Half65-79Ty'Reek Coleman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-80Ty'Reek Coleman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-80Okku Federiko makes layup (Jaehshon Thomas assists)
2nd Half69-80Andrew Alia makes layup (Okku Federiko assists)
2nd Half69-81Ty'Reek Coleman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-82Ty'Reek Coleman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-84Chase Walker makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half72-84Andrew Alia makes 25-foot three point jumper (Okku Federiko assists)
2nd Half72-86Boden Skunberg makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half73-86Jaehshon Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-86Braden Appelhans makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaehshon Thomas assists)