Northwestern Wildcats vs Illinois State Redbirds Mens Basketball (Exhibition)

An NCAA men's basketball exhibition is held at CEFCU Arena on the Illinois State University campus in Normal, Illinois, where the Illinois State Redbirds host the Northwestern Wildcats. The game serves as a preseason tune-up for both programs and gives fans a first look at the Redbirds in their home arena. It features cross-conference competition between a Big Ten program and a Missouri Valley Conference member.