This game means a lot more to a smaller school like Illinois State than Texas A&M. And, State is no stranger to big named schools as they have had to face the Shockers twice this year already and are familiar with their bruising type of play. I expect a big effort today against Texas A&M as this team gets the opportunity to face a Big-12 school which their fan base will relish. This is a team that has beaten Northern Iowa, San Fran and Dayton this year and they face a team that could be even more offensively challenged as A&M is outside the top 250 in offensive efficiency and outside the top 250 in free throws as well (outside the top 300 in free throw shooting to boot). Texas A&M had a big win against Wyoming at home who is a solid top 140 team but as they face a top 150 team on the road in Illinois State, I find it difficult that they will get up as much and early when they face a capable defensive team this evening. Look for Illinois St to pull away in the 2nd half and win by double digits.