CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Indiana State heads to the University of Northern Iowa to try and continue its climb in the Missouri Valley Conference standings, putting its six-game winning streak on the line against the Panthers Saturday, Feb. 6 on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET and Sunday, Feb. 7 at 4 p.m. ET.
STREAKING THROUGH THE VALLEY
The six-game winning streak for the Sycamores has come against Illinois State, Southern Illinois, and Bradley. Indiana State has outscored their opponents by a 7.3 points per game margin, and has out-rebounded them by a 4.5 spread. ISU is allowing just 61.7 points during the streak, including three-straight games under the 60-point threshold, and is shooting .461 from the floor.
WHERE THE STREAK RANKS
The six-game winning streak ties the longest MVC winning streak for Indiana State during the Greg Lansing era. The last six game streak came in Lansing's first season of 2010-11. The Sycamores have only had two longer Valley win streaks in program history: 1999-2000 (seven games), and 1978-79 (undefeated 16-0). ISU went on to represent the Missouri Valley Conference in the NCAA Tournament in all three instances.
KEY TOPS 1500
Senior Tyreke Key became the 10th student-athlete in Indiana State history to reach 1,500 for his career with his 19-point showing against Bradley, Feb. 1. Key currently sits with 1,508 career points, trailing ninth on the Sycamores' all-time list by 47.
LANSING CLOSING IN ON 100 VALLEY WINS
Indiana State head coach Greg Lansing is closing in on 100 wins in Missouri Valley Conference play. He currently ranks 11th all-time in the Valley with 97 career victories.
THIS GAME IS NO SECRET
On Saturday night, the Indiana State coaching staff will be wearing "This Game Is No Secret" shirts to raise awareness for College Insider and NABC's social inclusion movement "Eracism". Head coach Greg Lansing is one of 32 active head coaches from across the country to serve on the committee determined to bring forth change through education, awareness, and action.
GREG LANSING SECOND ON ISU WINS LIST WITH 175
Greg Lansing's 175 career victories rank second in the history of the program, trailing only Duane Klueh who owns the school record with 182 career wins.
JUMPSTART JULIAN
Freshman Julian Larry was able to jumpstart the Sycamore offense against Southern Illinois and hasn't stopped since, averaging 8.0 points per game against Bradley with twice as many assists as turnovers.
SUPER CAM BACOTE
With a need for a backup point guard, Cam Bacote grabbed firm control of the position with a strong performance against Bradley last week. The junior scored six points in each game, adding the assist on the game-winning shot from Jake LaRavia in the contest on Jan. 31.
NEXT UP
Indiana State has a full week between contests, returning to action against Evansville Sunday, Feb. 14. Though not playing the Purple Aces on consecutive nights, the Sycamores will play their rival in back-to-back games, hosting UE Wednesday, Feb. 17.
