CENTRAL ILLINOIS( 25News Now ) - After two straight victories over Long Beach State and Rockford, Illinois State took control early and never let go in a dominating, 94-42 win over Coastal Carolina.

Freshman sensation Ty’Reek Coleman and Ty Pence led the way with sixteen points each, while Jack Daugherty added fourteen points/six rebounds. The Redbirds will travel down to Florida to open up the ESPN Events Invite on Thursday against Charlotte.

Even after a disappointing 37-7 regular season finale loss to SIU yesterday, Illinois State found out they will be headed to the FCS Playoffs for a second straight season.

The Redbirds will travel down south to take on #16 SE Louisiana on Saturday at noon. The winner of Saturday’s matchup will have a 2nd round matchup looming against the defendi

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