Belmont defeated Illinois State by a score of 67-60 in a game played at Belmont on January 10, 2024. Belmont had an offensive rating of 93.1 compared to an offensive rating of 83.4 for Illinois State. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 72.0, which is 3% faster than the NCAA average.
Belmont's offensive rating in this game was 8% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 21% better than average. The pace of the game was 0% faster than the adjusted season average for Belmont. Meanwhile, Illinois State's offensive rating in this game was 18% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 9% better than average. The pace of the game was 6% faster than the adjusted season average for Illinois State.
Currently, Belmont is ranked #142 with their offense ranked #117 and defense ranked #229 while Illinois State is ranked #166 with an offense ranked #247 and a defense ranked #130. Belmont is currently 19-13 while Illinois State is 14-17. Belmont has a strength of schedule ranked #116 while Illinois State's schedule is ranked #131.