Ohio takes on Illinois State after Hadaway's 28-point game

Published Nov. 5, 2025 4:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Illinois State Redbirds at Ohio Bobcats

Athens, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Ohio faces Illinois State after Aidan Hadaway scored 28 points in Ohio's 89-85 loss to the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

Ohio finished 12-3 at home a season ago while going 16-16 overall. The Bobcats averaged 79.8 points per game last season, 35.0 in the paint, 15.3 off of turnovers and 15.0 on fast breaks.

Illinois State went 22-14 overall with a 5-7 record on the road a season ago. The Redbirds averaged 75.8 points per game while allowing opponents to score 71.8 last season.

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