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Illinois State Downs Missouri State 69-60 - Match Report
Illinois State got 22 points from Darius Burford as they ran past Missouri State 69-60 on Saturday at Great Southern Bank Arena.
Illinois State was an underdog by +6.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Luke Kasubke had 12 points for Illinois State and Myles Foster chipped in with 11 points. Dalton Banks had 5 assists for them, while Myles Foster was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Missouri State got 19 points from Donovan Clay in a losing cause and another 18 points from Alston Mason. Alston Mason contributed 2 assists for them, while N.J. Benson had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Illinois State were victorious, as the score was 42-34 at the break.
Missouri State had a 36-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Illinois State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Belmont. Missouri State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Drake.