Alton hosts Edwardsville on Feb. 6 — rematch after 73-44 win in December

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Alton Redbirds vs. Edwardsville Tigers — Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

When: 7:30 p.m. Central (original listing: 5:30 p.m. PST)

Where: Alton, Ill.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6157669-edwardsville-vs-alton

Alton (home): https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/162263-alton-redbirds

Edwardsville (away): https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/164916-edwardsville-tigers

Overview

The Alton Redbirds host the Edwardsville Tigers on Friday night in what shapes up as a quick-turnaround rematch. Tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Central at Alton. Both programs will look to build momentum as the season pushes toward the final weeks before postseason play.

Last meeting

The teams met Dec. 12, 2025, and Alton posted a 73-44 win at Edwardsville. That decisive result gives the Redbirds confidence heading into Friday’s game and gives Edwardsville a clear target for redemption.

Streaming and tickets

NFHS Network: Alton — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/alton-high-school-alton-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

NFHS Network: Edwardsville — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/edwardsville-high-school-edwardsville-il/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: NFHS Network links direct you to each school’s streaming page; availability and subscription requirements may vary. No ticketing links were provided.

Fan engagement

Alton fans on SBLive: 1

Edwardsville fans on SBLive: 5

Current picks on SBLive: 0 for both teams

These counts can change — follow your team on ScoreBook Live to increase fan totals and join the pick’em for fun. Picks are for fan engagement only and are not tied to any win projections.

Quick links

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/games/6157669-edwardsville-vs-alton

Alton team page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/162263-alton-redbirds

Edwardsville team page: https://scorebooklive.com/illinois/basketball/teams/164916-edwardsville-tigers

Follow the teams on SBLive and make your picks — it’s a great way to stay involved and support your Redbirds or Tigers as Friday night’s rematch approaches.