Illinois State Redbirds @ Indiana State Sycamores
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 36 | 21 | 57 |
INST | 24 | 36 | 60 |
Neese propels Indiana State past Illinois State 60-57
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- — Cooper Neese had 28 points as Indiana State held off Illinois State 60-57 on Saturday.
Neese made 10 of 11 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds for the Sycamores (11-14, 4-9 Missouri Valley Conference). Xavier Bledson had 11 points. Kailex Stephens had eight rebounds and Cameron Henry grabbed seven. Henry sank two free throws with 2 seconds left to help preserve the win.
Liam McChesney and Antonio Reeves had 13 points apiece for the Redbirds (11-15, 4-9). Josiah Strong scored 12.
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Game Information
Terre Haute, IN
Referee:Shane Staggs
Referee:Davis Maxwell
Referee:Cody Crum
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 10-2 | - | 20-3 |
| Murray State | 8-4 | 2 | 16-7 |
| Bradley | 8-4 | 2 | 15-8 |
| UIC | 8-4 | 2 | 13-10 |
| Illinois State | 7-4 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 6-6 | 4 | 14-9 |
| Drake | 6-6 | 4 | 12-11 |
| Valparaiso | 5-6 | 4.5 | 11-11 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-8 | 6.5 | 9-13 |
| Indiana State | 2-10 | 8 | 9-14 |
| Evansville | 1-10 | 8.5 | 5-17 |
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