Wake Forest vs Illinois State: Mid-Major Matchup

0:00On March 22nd, Wake Forest is set to face Illinois State in Round 2 of the National Invitation Tournament today. The Deese are up against the Redbirds from the Missouri Valley Conference, who wrapped up their lead play with a 12-8 record. The Redbirds had some standout victories this season, including a big win over 26-6 Belmont and another against Northern Iowa, a team that made the NCAA tournament. They also dropped games to struggling squires like 7-25 Evansville and 11-21 Indiana State. Fans are buzzing about this mid-major match-up, with Wake looking to build momentum after the first round. The Deeks know they need to match the energy from a conference that always brings tough competition. Keep an eye on Illinois State's junior forward, Chase Walker, a 6-foot-9, 290-pound forest averaging 13.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game on 54% shooting. He could pose a real challenge inside for Wake.

1:00It all comes down to which version of the Redbird shows up, but the Dees are ready to advance should be a fun one to watch.