'Birds Host Alcorn State

The Illinois State men's basketball team will play the fifth of six straight home games Tuesday night when the Redbirds host Alcorn State of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Junior forward Lorenzo Gordon, who led the Redbirds in Saturday's 77-69 win over St. John's, will again be a key contributer against the Braves. Tip-off is slated for 7:05 p.m.