ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Valley Conference and Illinois State have finalized the 2021-22 conference schedule for the upcoming season.
Schedules may shift base on television partners, and MVC start times will be announced at a later date – along with pre-designed linear television selections.
The conference season opens on Wednesday, December 1, the earliest MVC opener in Redbird history, as Illinois State plays host to the Missouri State Bears.
Starting the new year, the 'Birds will travel to Valparaiso, Indiana, to compete against the Beacons on Sunday, January 2. Following a Wednesday, January 5 home game against Loyola Chicago, the 'Birds take to the road for back-to-back games at Evansville on January 8 and at Drake on January 12.