Illinois State closes its exhibition schedule Saturday at Green Bay, giving senior Johnny Kinziger a homecoming near his De Pere hometown. The Redbirds enter 1-0 after beating Northwestern, with Noah Cleveland and Kinziger leading the way.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois State beat Northwestern, 70-64; Cleveland had 16 points and 15 rebounds, while Kinziger scored 15.
  • The Redbirds are 52-11 in exhibition games and 14-3 in their past 17 nationally televised games.
  • Kinziger and Chase Walker return with 1,208 and 1,024 career points, respectively.
Yes, But

Green Bay is an exhibition opponent, so Saturday’s result won’t count toward the regular-season standings. The matchup nevertheless offers Illinois State a final tune-up and Kinziger a chance to play close to home.

What's Next

The Redbirds face Green Bay Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. at the Kress Center. No TV or radio broadcast is listed; live stats will be available.

Bottom Line

Illinois State heads into its final preseason test with momentum, returning scoring power and a meaningful homecoming for Kinziger.