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Missouri State Defeats Illinois State 72-62 - Recap
Missouri State earned a 72-62 victory over Illinois State on Sunday, getting 24 points from Isiaih Mosley at Redbird Arena.
Missouri State was a -6.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Missouri State got 16 points from Gaige Prim and another 10 points from Ja'Monta Black. Demarcus Sharp contributed 7 assists, while Isiaih Mosley cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Illinois State got a 18-point performance from DJ Horne, who was supported by 14 points from Josiah Strong. Howard Fleming Jr. had 3 assists in a losing cause for Illinois State, while Dusan Mahorcic grabbed 15 rebounds.
Missouri State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Illinois State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 36-35.
Next game, Missouri State takes its act home to face Bradley looking for another win. For Illinois State, they head on the road to face Southern Illinois.