NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State (0-4) is ready for the next challenge as the Redbirds travel to Tempe, Ariz. for the Littlewood Classic and will play five games in three days (Feb. 18-20), featuring contests against California-Berkley (4-1), University of Texas-El Paso (4-2), (RV) Minnesota (3-2), No. 23/21 Arizona State (3-2) and Portland State (4-1).
Illinois State is set to open play against the California Bears on Friday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. CT, immediately followed by the Redbirds taking on the UTEP Miners at 12:30 p.m. CT. Friday, Feb. 19 with also feature back-to-back games, as Illinois State will take on the (RV) Minnesota Gophers at 3 p.