Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds — Men's Basketball, Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Illinois State Redbirds beat Northern Iowa Panthers 59-54 in men's basketball on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at CEFCU Arena in Normal, IL.

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Men's Basketball
Final

Northern Iowa Panthers

Northern Iowa

Missouri Valley Conference

at

Illinois State Redbirds

Illinois State

Missouri Valley Conference

Northern Iowa Panthers

54
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Illinois State Redbirds

59

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CEFCU Arena

Normal, IL

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ESPNU
Game facts
DateWednesday, January 21, 2026
Final scoreNorthern Iowa Panthers 54, Illinois State Redbirds 59
VenueCEFCU Arena
CityNormal, IL
Conference gameYes

Who won Northern Iowa Panthers vs Illinois State Redbirds?

Illinois State Redbirds beat Northern Iowa Panthers 59-54 in men's basketball on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.