ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Illinois State Defeats Missouri State 75-74
Illinois State earned a 75-74 victory over Missouri State on Wednesday, getting 20 points from Johnny Kinziger at CEFCU Arena.
Illinois State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -4.5-point spread.
Malachi Poindexter had 20 points for Illinois State and Myles Foster chipped in with 16 points. Dalton Banks had 6 assists for them, while Myles Foster was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Missouri State got 21 points from Donovan Clay in a losing cause and another 21 points from Alston Mason. Alston Mason contributed 5 assists for them, while N.J. Benson had 14 rebounds.
Illinois State trailed at halftime, 36-34.
Missouri State had a 36-27 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Illinois State takes its act on the road to face Valparaiso looking for another win. For Missouri State, they head home to face UIC.