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Missouri State Bears vs Illinois State Redbirds Wrap - Illinois State Wins 76-66
Illinois State got 22 points from Seneca Knight en route to a 76-66 victory over Missouri State on Wednesday at Redbird Arena.
Illinois State was a +4.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Malachi Poindexter had 16 points for Illinois State and Kendall Lewis chipped in with 12 points. Luke Kasubke had 1 assists for them, while Seneca Knight was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Missouri State got a 17-point performance from Chance Moore, who was supported by 14 points from Dalen Ridgnal. Jonathan Mogbo had 3 assists in a losing cause for Missouri State, while Jonathan Mogbo grabbed 12 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Missouri State were victorious, as the score was 34-31 at the break.
Missouri State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-32.
Illinois State heads into a battle against Southern Illinois. Missouri State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana State.