2008-09 Illinois State Redbirds basketball — schedule and results
The 2008-09 Illinois State Redbirds went 24-10 (11-7 in the MVC) under head coach Tim Jankovich. Simple Rating System: 7.83.
Hoopsipedia's log holds 34 games from this season: 13–2 at home, 7–7 on the road, and 4–1 on neutral courts. The State Redbirds scored 71.0 points per game and allowed 63.4 (+7.6 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 14 games, from Nov 15, 2008 to Jan 3, 2009. The most lopsided win was 107–70 over Houston Christian Huskies on Nov 22, 2008; the heaviest defeat was 70–56 at Niagara Purple Eagles on Feb 20, 2009. The tightest finish was a 2-point loss against Indiana State Sycamores (73–75, overtime). 7 games went to overtime.
Among Illinois State Redbirds' 56 recorded seasons, 2008-09's .706 winning percentage ranks 11th. Previous season: 2007-08 State Redbirds (25–10). Next season: 2009-10 State Redbirds (22–11).
Game-by-game results (34 games)
Game recaps
2008-11-22: Illinois State blew out Houston Christian Huskies 107–70 as Eldridge,Osiris scored a team-high 16. WATT, GORDON had 31 for Houston Christian Huskies.
2008-12-06: Illinois State handled Bowling Green Falcons 78–65. Eldridge,Osiris led the winners with 19 points. MILLER, Nate had 15 for Bowling Green Falcons.
2009-02-11: Illinois State survived Evansville Purple Aces 70–68 as Eldridge,Osiris scored a team-high 18. Ely, Shy had 24 for Evansville Purple Aces.
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