Johnny Kinziger Dominates with 20 Points for Illinois State

On Tuesday, the Illinois State Redbirds hosted the Ohio Bobcats in Normal, Illinois. Illinois State entered the matchup with a record of 1-1 after previously beating the North Dakota State Bison 77-68, propelled by Johnny Kinziger's impressive 20-point performance. In contrast, Ohio, also 1-1, aimed to improve upon their prior performance as they had recorded a mixed season the previous year, finishing with a 14-6 conference record. Historically, Illinois State has performed well at home, with a 10-6 record last season, while Ohio had struggles on the road with a 5-7 record. This contest was crucial for both teams as they sought to enhance their standings early in the season.