ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State men's basketball team is the third seed in the 2018 State Farm MVC Tournament held at Scottrade Center in St. Louis. The Redbirds begin play Friday, March 2 at 8:30 p.m. against Indiana State.
The Redbirds closed the 2017-18 regular season with a 16-14 overall conference record, and in the third seed for the upcoming tournament. The third place conference finished secured the program's fifth straight season in which the team has exceeded its preseason expectation (was picked fourth in the preseason poll).
Fans are encouraged to cheer on the top-seeded Redbirds at 2018 Arch Madness.