ncaab Game Recap
Illinois State Falls 60-57 to Indiana State - Recap
Cooper Neese went off for 28 points and added 6 rebounds leading Indiana State over Illinois State, 60-57, on Saturday at Hulman Center.
The match was decisive in favor of Indiana State, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Xavier Bledson had 11 points for Indiana State and Cameron Henry chipped in with 8 points. Julian Larry had 3 assists for them, while Kailex Stephens was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Illinois State got a 13-point performance from Liam McChesney, who was supported by 13 points from Antonio Reeves. Howard Fleming Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for Illinois State, while Kendall Lewis grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Illinois State were victorious, as the score was 36-25 at the break.
Indiana State had a 35-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Indiana State takes its act on the road to face Missouri State looking for another win. For Illinois State, they head home to face Northern Iowa.