Illinois hockey had an exhilarating victory, followed by a devastating loss against their in-state rival, Illinois State.

NORMAL — Duke Deen swung away with 3 after 3 in the late rounds, trying to give the Bradley Braves a puncher's chance at a comeback against the Illinois State Redbirds ... on the logo at center ...

Normal, Illinois; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State hosts Belmont looking to prolong its three-game home winning streak. The Redbirds are 8-3 on their home court.

Illinois State plays the Missouri State Bears after Jack Daugherty scored 25 points in the Redbirds' 82-71 victory over the Bradley Braves.

Bradley Braves (21-6, 12-4 MVC) at Illinois State Redbirds (15-12, 7-9 MVC) Normal, Illinois; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -1.5; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois ...

Jack Daugherty scored 25 points off of the bench to help lead the Illinois State Redbirds past the Bradley Braves 82-71 ...

Belmont averages 8.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 more makes per game than Illinois State allows. The Redbirds and Bruins match up Thursday for the first time in MVC play this season.

BOTTOM LINE: Illinois State hosts Bradley after Chase Walker scored 22 points in Illinois State’s 85-76 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores. The Redbirds have gone 10-4 at home.