Illinois State wins 61-52 over Long Beach State
ESTERO, Fla. -- — Dalton Banks had 15 points in Illinois State's 61-52 victory over Long Beach State on Monday in an opening-round game of the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Banks added five rebounds and six steals for the Redbirds (3-1). Johnny Kinziger was 3 of 7 shooting (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to add 10 points.
Messiah Thompson finished with 10 points and four assists for the Beach (2-3). Long Beach State also got eight points, 15 rebounds and two steals from Lassina Traore. AJ George also recorded eight points and six rebounds.
Long Beach State was coming off a 94-86 victory over Michigan in its last game.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- Shane Staggs
- Alexander Thompson
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 4-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Indiana State | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Drake | 2-2 | 2 | 12-2 |
| Belmont | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| Illinois State | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| UIC | 2-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Valparaiso | 2-2 | 2 | 9-6 |
| Murray State | 2-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Evansville | 2-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Missouri State | 0-4 | 4 | 7-8 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-4 | 4 | 5-10 |
2024-25 Big West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 3-0 | - | 13-2 |
| UC San Diego | 3-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Cal State Northridge | 3-1 | 0.5 | 11-4 |
| UC Riverside | 3-1 | 0.5 | 10-6 |
| UC Davis | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-8 |
| Long Beach State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 6-10 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Hawai'i | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Cal Poly | 0-4 | 3.5 | 6-10 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 0-4 | 3.5 | 5-11 |
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